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Beyerdynamic DT 102 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic DT 102 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 DT 102
5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

5.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of headphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 92%
5.0

User score

User score
5.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 99%
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Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic DT 102

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.0
User score
User score
5.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

User ratings

30%

2.1

Number of reviews

5.0
Popularity
Popularity
2.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic DT 102 has a popularity score of 2.1 points, which is lower than that of 72.1% of products in this category.
2.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.5
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
?
Number of drivers
1
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
30 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 30 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 98.9% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
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
over-ear
Weight
250 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 250 g, heavier than 61.4% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.5, higher clamp force than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Beyerdynamic DT 102 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 14 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (124 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    124 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 14 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (124 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    124 dB vs 110 dB
  • No stereo speakers
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • 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.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 12 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 14.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • 60.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.0/ 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 DT 102
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DT 102 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.98 vs 8).
    4.98 vs 8
  • 60.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.0/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Beyerdynamic DT 102
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DT 102 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (4.98 vs 8).
    4.98 vs 8
  • 12.3% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic DT 102 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.47 vs 7.3).
    6.47 vs 7.27
  • 2.76x less popular
    Beyerdynamic DT 102 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.13 vs 5.9).
    2.13 vs 5.87
  • 14.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    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
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No stereo speakers
    This pair of headphones does not have stereo speakers, while the average pair of headphones does. 99.7% of headphones have stereo speakers.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 12 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.
  • 51 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (1965 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    1965 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

8.0
Jimmy a Geek
≈ estimated
01/01/2019
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Beyerdynamic DT 102 is a very comfortable single-ear design, well suited to broadcast use where one ear stays open.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beyerdynamic DT 102

  • High wearing comfort even for long periods without fatigue
  • Excellent isolation from ambient noise due to closed-back design
  • Durable, robust build quality suitable for studio and broadcast environments
  • Easily replaceable parts including head pads and ear cushions
  • Detachable cable for easy maintenance and replacement
  • Lightweight design (250g) for an over-ear model

What customers don't like about Beyerdynamic DT 102

  • Single-sided design is specialized for monitoring and may not suit general stereo listening
  • High impedance (400 Ohms) requires a dedicated amplifier or high-output studio gear to drive properly
  • Lacks modern features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or wireless connectivity
  • The large form factor does not fold or swivel, making it less portable
  • Limited sub-bass performance compared to modern consumer headphones

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 102 is a professional single-sided, closed-back dynamic headphone specifically designed for broadcast, film, and studio applications where monitoring ambient information is essential. Key technical specifications include a frequency response of 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz, a nominal sound pressure level (SPL) of 94 dB, and an impedance of 400 ohms, though a 16-ohm version is also available. Its main characteristics and pros include a rugged, easily serviceable construction with replaceable head and ear pads, exceptional ambient noise attenuation of approximately 20 dBA, and a 3-meter detachable straight cable for long-term reliability and comfort. However, notable cons include its specialized single-ear design which is unsuitable for traditional stereo listening and its high impedance version requiring a powerful dedicated amplifier to achieve optimal volume levels.

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