Beyerdynamic is no stranger to our list of the best gaming headphones, and for good reason. The MMX 330 Pro cans are exceptionally comfortable, and the open design with STELLAR.45 drivers makes games, music and everything in between sound phenomenal. But it’s not perfect. Aside from the obvious lack of a microphone for in-game chatting, it’s also not the most portable headset for gaming on the go.
In an attempt to remedy this, Beyer introduced lighter closed-back headphones with an easily detachable cable that support both 3.5mm and USB-C. New, smaller, Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro it can’t beat my beloved DT 900 Pro X in terms of performance and comfort, but it’s certainly a lot easier to pack into a backpack while still giving me that sweet, sweet Beyerdynamic sound.
The design language is pure Beyerdynamic minimalism. Matte black cups, spring steel headband, cautious padding – no RGB stripes, no gamer logos, nothing you’d be embarrassed to wear outside the home. While I wouldn’t say it feels low-cost, it certainly lacks the flair of its more costly siblings. Weighing just 194 grams, it feels incredibly airy compared to most gaming headsets, yet it barely shifts on your head during assembly sessions or long nights of gaming.
Buy if…
✅ You want portable, studio-grade sound: If you need grave sound, you can still play, edit and record with one headset.
✅ You employ multiple platforms and don’t mind cables: You employ a computer, console, mobile device, phone, tablet and are looking for one adaptable solution – DT 270 Pro is the winner.
Don’t buy if…
❌ You are in a warm/damp environment: These cans don’t breathe and will make your ears warm and sweaty in no time.
❌ You want wireless convenience: Wireless gaming headsets are so good that it’s much easier to replace a dongle than a knotty cable.
For connection, the DT 270 Pro comes with a detachable 1.3m coiled cable that not only extends to 3m, but can also be plugged into any ear cup, something every headset should do but almost none offer. Allows you to route the cable cleanly around your setup, whether you’re using a handheld microphone, a desk microphone, or running the cable behind a monitor arm.
Beyerdynamic also includes a 3.5mm USB-C dongle, making the DT 270 Pro instantly phone- and mobile-friendly. With a nominal impedance of just 45 ohms, you can connect it to a PlayStation 5 controller, Nintendo Switch, ROG Xbox Ally, iPhone or MacBook and it just works. You don’t need a DAC or audio interface to unlock clarity.
And it is here with the sound of the DT 270 Pro that it reminds you why Beyerdynamic dominates in the studio. It’s tuned like a scalpel. Beyer does not employ its excellent STELLAR.45 transducers, but instead a active sound transducer with a closed acoustic design and a frequency response ranging from 5 – 24,000 Hz. Either way, it sounds fantastic.
In Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, directional cues are laser piercing. Footsteps cut through the mix without artificial amplification. Reload clicks and metallic rattles are exactly where they should be in the frequency stack. Even grenade explosions don’t blur in the middle of the sound like they do with many bass-heavy gaming headsets. Tuning never tries to impress you with deception; he just gives the truth. More importantly, the positioning accuracy is excellent and I could easily locate enemies approaching me from different directions.
The same restraint is evident in narrative games like The Outer Worlds 2. Voices are clear and unmasked by an epic, orchestral surge. The market atmosphere, wildlife themes, and ambient noise occupy separate layers with no noise level. It’s not cinematic in the “boom and reverb” sense – it’s cinematic in the sense of “everything takes its own course and nothing collapses.” You notice how well-designed the sound engine is because the headset refuses to amplify any frequency. These are very pleasant headphones to listen to.
The real advantage of the DT 270 Pro is how it adapts to different roles. It doesn’t pretend to be a gaming headset; it happens to be very good at gaming because it was built for broadcast and production. Podcasting, voice recording, editing, streaming and field recording come naturally on it, and the 45-ohm drivers never penalize you for using the built-in audio. One moment you’re tracking enemy footsteps, the next you’re editing footage on your tablet. The headset doesn’t matter what device you’re using – it just gets the job done.
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Pricing is where the DT 270 Pro is quietly disrupting the gaming market. In us that you look at $160and in Australia it usually costs around A$199, depending on the retailer and availability. This makes it about half the price of its bigger siblings, while still offering a good enough audio experience. Suitable gaming headsets at this price typically offer RGB styling, a boom microphone, virtual surround sound presets, bass-heavy tuning, and, of course, wireless convenience.
The DT 270 Pro ignores all this. It simply provides neat drivers, adequate isolation, clarity at the transmission level, and a design integrity that doesn’t feel disposable. Compared to devices like the HyperX Cloud III or the Steelseries Arctis Nova 3, which place a ponderous emphasis on comfort and include a gamer-tuned microphone and EQ, the Beyer seems almost ascetic – but it absolutely outclasses them in terms of raw audio detail.
The verdict is straightforward. The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro is not a headset for people who want the product to tell them that it is “for gamers”. This tool rewards players who understand why neutral tuning, isolation and directional precision matter. Smaller ear cups and heat build-up are a real trade-off, but at the expense of portability and focus. If you want one headset that can edit content, record voice, travel with your handheld device, and at the same time provide insight into competitive shooting games, this is the one for you. Considering it’s almost half the price of the exceptional DT 900 Pro X, I think there’s really nothing to complain about here.
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