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Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 69% of headphones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

52%

7.5

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 67% of headphones
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,018 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 71% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

52%

7.5

Sound

20%

5.1

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

6.4
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,018 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 69.1% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
Driver size
45 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
Boom microphone
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
?
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Beyerdynamic
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
290 g
Weight
290 g
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 290 g, heavier than 77.7% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.5
Clamp force
3.5
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.5, lower clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 5.3% of headphones.
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Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    35,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    55 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    55 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.8 lower clamp force
    Clamp force
    3.5
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.5 vs 4.3
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    Spatial audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    35,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    96 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    55 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 1.1 dB looser channel balance
    Channel balance tolerance
    1.6 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.1 dB – >2 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (1.6 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    1.6 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 7 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    96 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    55 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    96 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1.1 dB looser channel balance
    Channel balance tolerance
    1.6 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.1 dB – >2 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (1.6 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    1.6 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 7 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    96 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus

  • Adjustable bass sliders allow for four distinct sound profiles, ranging from analytical to 'basshead' territory.
  • Highly customizable aesthetic with 16 included ear cup faceplates and a replaceable headband pad.
  • Exceptional build quality featuring a rugged aluminum and steel frame that is typical of German engineering.
  • Superior passive noise isolation makes them effective for use in moderately loud environments like coffee shops.
  • Detachable 3.5mm cable system allows for easy replacement or the addition of an inline microphone.
  • Low impedance of 16 ohms makes them very easy to drive without a dedicated amplifier, even from smartphones.

What we don't like about Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus

  • Recessed or 'hollow' midrange can lead to a loss of clarity and detail in vocal-heavy tracks.
  • Lacks portability as the headphones do not fold and do not include a carrying case or bag.
  • Closed-back design and synthetic leather pads can cause ears to get warm and sweaty during long sessions.
  • Bass slider at the lowest setting (position 1) is often described as 'anemic' or lacking energy.
  • Exposed headband cables raise concerns about long-term durability if they snag on objects.
  • Stock pleather ear pads can cause skin irritation for some users due to rough interior seams.

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus is a versatile closed-back over-ear headphone featuring 45mm dynamic drivers with a wide frequency response of 5 Hz to 35,000 Hz. Designed for high efficiency, its 16-ohm impedance allows it to be easily driven by mobile devices without external amplification. Its standout characteristic is the 'Custom Sound Slider,' a mechanical bass reflex system that offers four distinct sound profiles ranging from analytical to heavy bass. The 'Plus' version specifically adds physical customisation with 16 included design covers and a detachable cable featuring an inline microphone and remote. Main pros include its durable German-made steel construction, highly comfortable plush ear pads, and excellent passive noise isolation of approximately 18 dBA. However, notable cons include its bulky, non-collapsible design which limits portability, and synthetic leather ear pads that can cause heat build-up during long listening sessions.

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