The best current evidence points to Ninja using the beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, but there is conflicting information online. ProSettings, last updated August 3, 2026, lists the DT 1990 PRO in Ninja’s current equipment. Several other gear databases still list his older DT 990 PRO.
That distinction matters because the original version of this article stated the DT 990 PRO as a current fact. It is safer in 2026 to treat the DT 990 PRO as a well-documented older Ninja headphone and the DT 1990 PRO as the strongest current tracker evidence we found.
| Headphone | Evidence status | What we can say |
|---|---|---|
| beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO | Current tracker evidence | ProSettings lists it in Ninja’s equipment as of Aug. 3, 2026 |
| beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO | Historical / conflicting current listings | Long associated with Ninja and still listed by several gear databases |
ProSettings’ Ninja profile currently lists the DT 1990 PRO alongside his other tracked equipment. Its equipment page was updated in August 2026.
What headphones does Ninja use right now?
Our answer is: probably the beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, with moderate rather than absolute confidence.
Creator gear is difficult to verify perfectly because streamers can rotate equipment, test products and use different setups in different rooms. Ninja does not maintain a public first-party equipment list that we could use to confirm every current peripheral.
That is why this guide separates current third-party evidence from older, widely repeated claims instead of presenting one model as permanent fact.
Why did older guides say DT 990 PRO?
The beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO has been associated with Ninja for years and appears in many older setup databases and articles. That history is real; the problem is turning a historical setup into a permanently current claim.
Several 2026 gear sites still list the DT 990 PRO, which shows why creator-equipment searches can be messy. By contrast, ProSettings currently lists the DT 1990 PRO, and its page includes a historical community note indicating that Ninja had moved to the DT 1990 PRO years earlier. citeturn357463view2
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO: the current evidence pick
The original DT 1990 PRO is a premium open-back studio headphone with 250-ohm impedance, a 5–40,000Hz stated frequency response and detachable mini-XLR cable.
beyerdynamic’s technical documentation lists the headphone at approximately 370g without cable and specifies two detachable cables: a straight cable and a coiled cable.
See beyerdynamic’s DT 1990 PRO specifications.
DT 1990 PRO vs DT 990 PRO
| DT 1990 PRO | DT 990 PRO 250Ω | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Open-back | Open-back |
| Impedance | 250Ω | 250Ω |
| Frequency-response claim | 5–40,000Hz | 5–35,000Hz |
| Cable | Detachable mini-XLR | Fixed coiled cable |
| Positioning | Premium studio reference | Long-running studio classic |
The biggest practical upgrade is not a magical gaming advantage. The DT 1990 PRO is a more premium, serviceable studio design with a detachable cable and more elaborate construction.
Is the DT 990 PRO still a good gaming headphone?
Yes. beyerdynamic still sells the DT 990 PRO and describes the 250-ohm model as an open-back studio headphone for critical listening and detailed spatial reproduction. It weighs about 250g without cable and uses replaceable velour earpads.
See beyerdynamic’s current DT 990 PRO page.
If you already own a DT 990 PRO, Ninja possibly moving to a DT 1990 PRO is not a reason to replace it.
Do these headphones give you a competitive advantage?
A good open-back headphone can make positional cues easy to separate, but it does not turn an average player into Ninja. The old article overstated this badly.
Your game’s audio mix, hearing, background noise, volume settings and experience interpreting sound cues all matter. Expensive headphones can improve clarity and comfort; they cannot manufacture skill.
Do the DT 1990 PRO or DT 990 PRO have a microphone?
No. Both are headphones, not gaming headsets. You need a separate microphone for voice chat or streaming.
ProSettings currently lists a separate Shure SM7B in Ninja’s streaming setup, although a recent community update on the same page claims his stream command points to a Shure MV7. That conflict is another reason we avoid presenting creator gear as immutable fact.
Do you need a headphone amp?
Both models discussed here are commonly found in 250-ohm versions, so they benefit from an audio interface or headphone output that can drive higher-impedance headphones cleanly.
That does not mean every motherboard will be too quiet, but if you are buying these specifically for a desktop setup, check the capability of your interface, DAC/amp or motherboard output rather than assuming a 3.5mm socket will always be ideal.
Should you buy Ninja’s headphones?
Buy them because the design suits you, not because Ninja uses them.
- Choose an open-back model if you game in a quiet room and want a spacious presentation.
- Avoid open-back headphones if you need isolation from other people or do not want sound leaking out.
- Budget for a separate mic if you stream or use voice chat.
- Check amplification before buying a 250-ohm model.
Current verdict
As of our September 2026 review, the DT 1990 PRO is the strongest current evidence for Ninja’s headphones, while the DT 990 PRO is the better-documented historical model and still appears in conflicting current gear lists.
We will treat that as a dated evidence check rather than pretending creator setups never change. For another example of how we handle uncertain streamer hardware, see our Technoblade gear evidence guide.
