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Beyerdynamic Byron Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:7.5 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

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

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% 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 56% of models
Score components

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 56% of headphones
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,172 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 75% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic Byron

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 56% of models
Score components:

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

7.1

Connectivity

6%

5.8

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,172 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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic Byron has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 78.1% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
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
9 mm
Driver size
9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 9 mm, smaller driver size than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.6% 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
10 Hz
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% 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
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
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
?
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–² Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
â–² Better than 62% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
7.5 hours
Battery life
7.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 7.5 hours, lower battery life than 97.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Charging time
2 hours
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
110 mAh
Battery capacity
110 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 110 mAh, lower battery capacity than 98.5% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
Beyerdynamic
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
13 g
Weight
13 g
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 13 g, lighter than 91.5% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Beyerdynamic Byron vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 94% lower weight
    Weight
    13 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    10 Hz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • 94% lower weight
    Weight
    13 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    10 Hz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    105 dB/mW
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    23,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 14 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    124 dB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (124 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    124 dB vs 110 dB
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Wireless charging support
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 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.
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • 22.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (7.5 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    7.5 hours vs 30 hours
  • 81% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    110 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (110 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    110 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 6.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    Beyerdynamic Byron
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic Byron has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.49 vs 8.000).
    7.49 vs 8
  • 6.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Beyerdynamic Byron
    the average pair of headphones
    Beyerdynamic Byron has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.49 vs 8.000).
    7.49 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • 22.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (7.5 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    7.5 hours vs 30 hours
  • 81% lower battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    110 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (110 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    110 mAh vs 580 mAh

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16/03/2017
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06/07/2017
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whathifi.com
06/11/2018
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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,172 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Beyerdynamic Byron

  • Detailed and well-balanced sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long listening sessions
  • Excellent value for money, often described as a top contender in its price range
  • Durable aluminum housing for the earbuds
  • Practical features like magnetic earbuds that snap together around the neck
  • Good passive noise isolation provided by a solid acoustic seal

What we don't like about Beyerdynamic Byron

  • Treble can occasionally sound a bit brittle, harsh, or sibilant on certain tracks
  • Frequent reports of long-term durability issues, specifically regarding thin or fragile cables
  • The thin cable is prone to tangling despite some 'tangle-free' marketing claims
  • Inline remote functionality is primarily optimized for Android, with limited volume control on Apple devices
  • Limited accessory package, including only a soft pouch rather than a hard carrying case
  • Some users find the bass weight insufficient compared to competitor models

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic Byron is a premium wired in-ear headset designed for mobile devices, featuring high-quality 9mm dynamic drivers housed in solid aluminum. These headphones offer a frequency response of 10 Hz to 23,000 Hz, an impedance of 23 Ω, and a sound pressure level of 105 dB, delivering a balanced yet powerful sound with controlled bass and detailed high-end playback. Key characteristics include a 1.2m tangle-resistant cable, a 3-button in-line remote optimized for Android volume and media control, and exchangeable silicone eartips in three sizes for a comfortable, secure fit. Main pros include its authoritative sound precision, lightweight build (13g), and effective passive noise isolation. However, some users have noted cons such as the 3-button volume controls not being fully compatible with Apple iOS devices, the lack of a protective hard case, and a cable that may feel slightly thin for heavy-duty use.

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