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Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition 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 440 Edition
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

6.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 90%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

52%

5.7

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
6.0/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
4.0/ 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 67% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition has a popularity score of 4 points, which is lower than that of 65.9% of products in this category.
4.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
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
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
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% 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
320 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
2.8
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 2.8, lower clamp force than 82% of headphones and equal to 3.4% of headphones.
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Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 0.2 % 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 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 18 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (62 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    62 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1.5 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.8 vs 4.3
  • 18 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (62 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    62 mm vs 44 mm
  • 1.5 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.8 vs 4.3
  • 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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % 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 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 34.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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 440 Edition
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (5.96 vs 8).
    5.96 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 34.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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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    Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (5.96 vs 8).
    5.96 vs 8
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.69 vs 7.3).
    6.69 vs 7.27
  • 46.2% less popular
    Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.02 vs 5.9).
    4.02 vs 5.87
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable 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.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    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
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 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.
  • 40 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (1976 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    1976 vs 2016

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letemsvetemapplem.eu
03/09/2013
Hands-on test · Home listening
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is a home headphone with untouched bass and treble that suits music and games, but outside noise gets in, so it is poor for travel.
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headphonetestlab.co.uk
2012
Summary of the review
Beyerdynamic DT 440 - Headphone Test Lab
connect.de
12/03/2008
Review · Open-back hi-fi headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is an open-back headphone with precise, full bass and balanced tones, though its midrange is noticeably quiet.
maclife.de
16/08/2006
Short review · Open-back headphones
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is an open-back headphone with surprising bass pressure and comfortable wear, offering excellent value for money.
on-mag.fr
25/12/2010
Hands-on test · Open-back hi-fi
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is an open-back headphone with neutral, balanced tones and roomy sound, suited to quiet homes and offices rather than travel.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition

  • High level of comfort due to soft padding and an expanding headband suitable for long sessions
  • Balanced sound profile with respectable bass impact and a natural midrange
  • Open-back design provides a good sense of soundstage and ambience
  • Easy to drive with portable devices and home stereos due to low 32-ohm impedance
  • Fold-away design allows for easier storage and transport compared to other studio models
  • Excellent value for money as an entry-level premium headphone

What customers don't like about Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition

  • Non-detachable 3-meter cable is prone to being pulled out or damaged and is difficult to replace
  • Open-back construction offers zero noise isolation, leaking sound to surroundings
  • Potential for audio crackling or distortion when played at extremely high volumes
  • Build features more plastic than higher-end Beyerdynamic models, leading to durability concerns over time
  • Treble response may feel slightly 'vintage' or less refined compared to modern high-end equivalents

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 440 Edition is a circumaural, open-back dynamic headphone featuring a 32-ohm impedance and a frequency response range of 5 Hz to 35,000 Hz. It utilizes a powerful neodymium magnet system and a lightweight diaphragm to deliver a balanced sound with a nominal sound pressure level (SPL) of 95 dB. Key characteristics include 90-degree swivelling earcups, a foldable design for portability, and a 3-meter single-sided straight cable terminated with a gold-plated 3.5 mm jack and a 6.35 mm adapter. Main pros include its natural, spacious soundstage, high wearing comfort for extended sessions, and ease of use with mobile devices due to low impedance. However, cons include a lack of noise isolation inherent to the open design, potential sound leakage to those nearby, and a non-detachable cable that may be prone to damage over time.

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