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Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:on-ear/over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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.
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Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

▼Worse than 61% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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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Score components

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 56%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 86%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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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Score components:

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
7.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.3/ 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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Popularity:
Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X has a popularity score of 3.3 points, which is lower than that of 69.1% of products in this category.
3.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
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
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
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 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
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
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
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
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% 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
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
on-ear/over-ear
Weight
288 g
This pair of headphones weighs 288 g, heavier than 76.9% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.3
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.3% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
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Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    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
    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
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.25 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.05 % vs 0.3 %
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    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
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    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
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    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
    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
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.25 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.05 % vs 0.3 %
  • 15,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 12 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (122 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    122 dB vs 110 dB
  • 9 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 32.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    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.
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 14.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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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    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7 vs 8).
    7 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 80.6% less popular
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.25 vs 5.9).
    3.25 vs 5.87
  • 14.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7 vs 8).
    7 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 80.6% less popular
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.25 vs 5.9).
    3.25 vs 5.87
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.09 vs 7.3).
    7.09 vs 7.27
  • 32.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • No battery indicator
    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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Digital DJ Tips
≈ estimated
07/09/2026
Hands-on look · pad swap, cable and value
Verdict
Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a nice, well-priced headphone with a novel two-pad design for DJs and studio use.
9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
18/02/2026
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build tests
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is well built and comfortable, with strong bass and detail, and is worth a look.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

majorhifi.com
02/03/2026
Hands-on review · Modular DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a durable, modular DJ headphone with punchy bass and precise imaging, though clamping force can tire the ears in long sessions.
tomsguide.com
20/02/2026
Hands-on review · Electronic music
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X suits house, techno and drum and bass, but its on-ear pads can tire you out and rock can sound crispy.
weraveyou.com
19/01/2026
Hands-on review · Studio and DJ use
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a light, accurate pair for DJs and producers, reliable on tour, but it won't replace high-end studio reference headphones.
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pressreader.com
06/02/2026
Summary of the review
soundandgo.com
18/02/2026
Product review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a flexible DJ headphone with warm, mid-focused sound and swappable on-ear and over-ear pads that suit booth and studio alike.
digitaldjtips.com
07/09/2026
Hands-on test · Booth-to-studio headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is an honest-sounding headphone that works in the booth with on-ear pads and in the studio with over-ear pads, though it's heavy.
powerup-gaming.com
18/02/2026
Gaming test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X suits casual gaming in short stints, where footsteps are clear, but its firm clamp and lean bass limit long sessions.
kopfhoerer.de
15/04/2026
Hands-on test · 2-in-1 DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a sturdy, swappable DJ headphone whose on-ear and over-ear pads work in clubs and for everyday listening, though it is heavy.
fazemag.de
02/01/2026
Extended test · Club and studio
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a tough, honest-sounding headphone for club sets and studio work, with bass that stays controlled at high volume.
soundandgo.com
18/02/2026
Hands-on test · DJ and recording
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a warm, compact DJ headphone that suits booth use and recording, though it is not a hi-fi choice.
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pressreader.com
06/02/2026
Summary of the review
bonedo.de
05/05/2026
Practical test · Modular DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a sturdy, neutral-sounding DJ headphone with swappable pads and cable, suited to DJs who value replaceable parts.
dj-news.de
08/03/2026
Practitioner review · Two-in-one DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X suits working DJs who want quick on-ear handling and over-ear isolation in one pair, with markings that help in a dark booth.
avis-materiel-dj.fr
13/08/2026
Technical test · Closed DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X suits quiet studios, with detailed monitoring, but its bulky build and stiff headband make it a poor fit for live DJs.
oidofino.com
10/02/2026
Hands-on review · 2-in-1 DJ headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a versatile two-in-one for DJs, with punchy bass and a locking cable, though swapping pads takes some practice.
G
global.techradar.com
27/10/2024
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X

  • Versatile 2-in-1 modular design allows switching between on-ear and over-ear configurations within seconds.
  • Exceptional durability with a robust frame and individually replaceable parts (headband, ear pads, cable, and earcup caps).
  • Punchy, well-controlled bass performance optimized for electronic music genres like house, techno, and DnB.
  • Smart dual-sided cable system that can be plugged into either the left or right ear cup to prevent tangling.
  • Highly efficient 48-ohm drivers that are easy to power using standard DJ mixers, audio interfaces, or mobile devices.
  • Foldable structure and included transport bag make them highly portable for touring DJs.

What customers don't like about Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X

  • High clamping force can cause ear fatigue and discomfort during long sessions, especially for glasses wearers.
  • Sound signature is less versatile for non-electronic genres, with some reviews noting guitars and vocals can sound flat or 'muddy'.
  • Higher price point compared to established competitors like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X or Sennheiser HD-25.
  • Upper midrange and treble can be overemphasized or 'bright' for some, leading to listener fatigue at high volumes.
  • Noticeably heavier (approx. 288g–315g) than some industry-standard lightweight DJ headphones.

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DJ 300 Pro X is a modular 2-in-1 professional headphone featuring 45mm dynamic drivers, a 5 – 35,000 Hz frequency response, and a 48-ohm impedance optimized for easy driving. Its standout characteristic is the interchangeable pad system that allows users to switch between on-ear (288g) and over-ear (315g) configurations, delivering a high maximum sound pressure level of up to 115 dB for loud club environments. Main pros include its rugged foldable design, detachable locking cable with dual-sided inputs, and a punchy, precise sound signature with 20 dBA of passive noise isolation. Potential cons include a clamping force that may feel fatiguing during long sessions and a treble-forward tuning that some listeners might find slightly assertive.

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