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Beyerdynamic T 70 P Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic T 70 P Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of headphones
5.8

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52% of headphones
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 174 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–¼Worse than 88% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic T 70 P

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
6.9/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 174 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.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 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 53% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic T 70 P has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than that of 52.4% of products in this category.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

6.8
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
no
Can be used as a headset
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
?
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
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
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
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
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
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
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
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
330 g
Weight
330 g
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 330 g, heavier than 87.5% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
2.8
Clamp force
2.8
â–² Better than 82% of models
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 T 70 P vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 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
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.25 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.05 %
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    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 %
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    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.
  • 1.5 lower clamp force
    Clamp force
    2.8
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    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
    Cable length
    3 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.2 m – >3 m
    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
  • 17 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    127 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (127 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    127 dB vs 110 dB
  • 1.5 lower clamp force
    Clamp force
    2.8
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    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
    Cable length
    3 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.2 m – >3 m
    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
  • 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
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.25 % lower distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.05 %
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    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 %
  • 2 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    104 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    104 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 17 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    127 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (127 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    127 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    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.
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Weight
    330 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    330 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • Not headset-ready
    Can be used as a headset
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 12 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    48 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (48 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    48 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 16.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 8.000).
    6.86 vs 8
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 16.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 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 T 70 P
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.86 vs 8.000).
    6.86 vs 8
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic T 70 P has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • 51.4% higher weight
    Weight
    330 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    330 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • 12 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    48 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (48 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    48 mm vs 60 mm
  • Not headset-ready
    Can be used as a headset
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    May 2011
    2011 vs 2016

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Third-party reviews

Based on 174 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Beyerdynamic T 70 P

  • High efficiency: Extremely easy to drive even with mobile devices due to 32-ohm impedance
  • Exceptional detail: Tesla driver technology provides analytical, high-resolution sound
  • Stellar comfort: Features soft velour ear pads and a well-padded headband suitable for long sessions
  • Premium build quality: Hand-crafted in Germany with durable materials like aluminum and spring steel
  • Impressive isolation: Effective passive noise cancellation for a closed-back design
  • Wide soundstage: Offers a surprisingly airy and spacious presentation for closed-back headphones

What we don't like about Beyerdynamic T 70 P

  • Bright treble: Can be piercing or sibilant, potentially causing ear fatigue for sensitive listeners
  • Lean bass: Lacks the heavy 'thump' or impact desired by bass-heads
  • Fixed cable: The 3-meter cord is non-detachable, which limits portability and repairability
  • Unforgiving: Highlights flaws in low-quality audio files or poor recordings
  • Shallow pads: Some users find the ear pads too shallow, leading to contact with the driver housing
  • Polarizing sound signature: Often described as clinical or sterile rather than 'fun' or warm

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic T 70 P is a premium closed-back circumaural headphone utilizing proprietary Tesla technology with powerful neodymium magnets to deliver a high-fidelity, analytical sound profile. Specially optimized for mobile use with a low impedance of 32 ohms, it features a broad frequency response of 5 Hz to 40,000 Hz, a nominal sound pressure level of 104 dB, and high-quality micro velour earpads for long-term comfort and 18 dB of ambient noise attenuation. Main pros include its exceptional detail retrieval, crystal-clear midrange, and high efficiency that allows it to be driven easily by portable devices without a dedicated amplifier. However, some users note cons such as a bright, potentially fatiguing treble spike, a relatively lean bass response that lacks heavy impact, and a fixed 1.2-meter cable that is not detachable.

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