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beyerdynamic BYRD1 / 7
beyerdynamic

beyerdynamic BYRD

This pair of buds is recalled, but the second-generation Blue BYRD is very good.

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Noise Isolation / ANC
2.9/ 10
2.9
0.010.0

A 2.9 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life With Case
22 hBelow average
22 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX4Most common
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life With Case
22 h
Charging Method
USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes
225 min
Battery Life Anc On
8 h
Battery Life Wireless
11 h
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IPX4
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Case
Plastic
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
10 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature
V-shaped

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Latency
152 ms

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
43 x 68 x 30 mm mm
Color Options
Black, grey
Ear Tip Material
Silicone, foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included
8 sizes
Weight Per Earbud
7 g
Weight With Case
60 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Presets only
Find My Device
Find My Device (Google)
Gaming Mode
Standard
Auto Pause
Yes
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count
3
Noise Reduction Type
Active
Type
Triple microphone

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.7/ 10
Worth a look
Lil Katz
Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed February 2022
Isolation2.9
Battery life5.9
Comfort & fit8.6
Connectivity6.0
Design8.6
Portability8.5
The verdict

The Blue BYRD neckband earbuds are easily one of the most comfortable in-ears available. Comfort isn't the only killer feature though as an array of high-quality codecs are supported. No matter your device, you'll enjoy lag-free playback with these neckband earbuds.

✓What we like
✓AAC, aptX, and aptX LL
✓Comfortable
✓Minimal cable noise
✓Sound quality
✕What could be better
✕Battery life
✕No water-resistance
✕Lacks cable management
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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beyerdynamic BYRDSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
beyerdynamic BYRD frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-30-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
beyerdynamic BYRD: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
207.7
258.1
328.3
408.3
508.1
637.6
806.9
1006.0
1254.9
1603.5
2002.3
2500.6
3151.5
4000.6
500-0.7
6300.1
8000.8
10000.4
12501.7
16003.3
20005.3
25008.8
315010.2
400010.2
500013.5
630010.5
80009.7
100003.3
125003.2
16000-6.1
20000-22.9

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