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beyerdynamic Free BYRD

Name: beyerdynamic Free BYRD
Brand: beyerdynamic
SKU: B0B4KQRX2W

The first true wireless earbuds from Beyerdynamic.

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noise cancelling

7.6/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

7.6

0.010.0

At 7.6, its noise cancelling beats 38% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8.35 hAbove average

8.35 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive13%Hybrid11%None8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 180 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8.35 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 225 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 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: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Adaptive Anc: No
Impedance: 32 Ω
Passive Isolation: 20 dB

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: S, M, L, XS, XL
Weight Per Earbud: 7 g
Weight With Case: 60 g

Features

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

Microphone

Count: 3
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered
Type: Triple microphone

Lab data

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beyerdynamic Free BYRDSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

beyerdynamic Free BYRD: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	12.6
25	11.9
32	11.1
40	10.2
50	9.3
63	8.3
80	7.4
100	6.6
125	5.8
160	4.6
200	3.7
250	3.2
315	1.8
400	-0.3
500	-2.6
630	-1.8
800	-1.0
1000	0.0
1250	1.3
1600	2.4
2000	3.7
2500	6.2
3150	10.3
4000	11.8
5000	11.6
6300	5.7
8000	5.6
10000	3.5
12500	-6.1
16000	-16.1
20000	-28.0

beyerdynamic Free BYRD

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

beyerdynamic Free BYRD: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	3.7
26	3.3
33	1.5
41	1.7
52	1.9
65	2.2
82	2.5
103	1.1
130	4.1
163	3.8
205	2.9
259	6.1
325	7.7
410	12.2
516	10.3
613	8.5
772	14.9
972	14.0
1220	16.9
1540	18.4
1940	21.7
2440	24.3
3070	24.3
3870	22.5
4870	23.9
6130	28.1
7720	32.4
9720	41.4
12200	25.6
15400	27.7
19400	38.8

beyerdynamic Free BYRD

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

beyerdynamic Free BYRD: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	15.0
26	14.9
33	7.9
41	10.5
52	13.4
65	17.4
82	19.2
103	18.1
130	20.6
163	15.4
205	14.3
259	16.9
325	14.4
410	17.9
516	13.5
613	10.7
772	18.9
972	19.2
1220	24.3
1540	30.2
1940	38.0
2440	40.4
3070	40.3
3870	28.6
4870	27.9
6130	28.6
7720	20.1
9720	36.8
12200	19.1
15400	21.3
19400	36.5

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed August 2022

Noise cancelling7.6

Isolation4.9

Battery life7.1

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity7.0

Design7.5

The verdict

If you like extra bass in your music, you'll likely enjoy the Beyerdynamic Free BYRD. These earbuds are packed with features such as aptX Adaptive, excellent battery life, and solid active noise canceling (ANC). However, at this asking price, there are many other great earbuds that you should consider before making your purchase.

✓What we like

✓Good active noise canceling

✓Large variety of silicone and foam ear tips

✓Wireless and fast charging

✓Good battery life

✓Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, AAC, and SBC

✕What could be better

✕Expensive

✕Significant bass boost

✕No multipoint connectivity

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