beyerdynamic AMIRON 100

beyerdynamic

AMIRON 100

Released November 2024

The AMIRON 100 are beyerdynamic's entry-level true wireless earbuds with noise cancelling, suited to everyday listening and calls on the move.

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
6 h
With case
35 h
Best codec
AAC
Weight
4.15 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the sound is clear and precise and the build feels premium, with a comfortable, secure fit. Both found the noise cancelling weaker than rivals' and battery life merely adequate; Stuff found the touch controls confusing at first and the case awkward to use.

From tomsguide.com and stuff.co.za

Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Bluetooth codecs
SBC and AAC
Drivers
Dynamic, closed; 20 – 22,000 Hz (datasheet; the product page says 20 – 20,000 Hz); 32 ohms; max. 95 dB SPL; THD < 0.5% at 100 Hz, 500 Hz and 1 kHz
Noise cancelling detail
Active noise cancelling and transparency mode
Audio features
5-band equaliser in the beyerdynamic app

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 6 hours
With the case
Up to 35 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery life detail
Up to 8 hours per charge with noise cancelling off, 6 hours with it on; 27 more hours from the charging case, 35 hours in total (the September 2024 announcement said 19 hours from the case); talk time up to 5 hours (noise cancelling off)
Charging case
USB-C (USB-A to USB-C cable included) and Qi wireless charging; earbuds charge in under 1 hour
Fast charging
15 minutes of charging gives 3 hours of use

Design

Weight (each earbud)
4.15 g
Water and sweat resistance
IP54
Bluetooth
5.3
Two devices at once
Yes
Controls
Touch pads for playback, volume, calls, switching noise cancelling and transparency, and the voice assistant; customisable in the app; automatic play and pause when the earbuds are put in or taken out
Microphones
Six omnidirectional MEMS microphones with noise reduction for calls
Fit and ear tips
Silicone ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL); weight 4.15 g per earbud without ear tip
Case weight
41.57 g
Water resistance detail
IP54 splash-proof and sweat resistant
Works with
Bluetooth 5.3 with HFP, A2DP and AVRCP; range 15 m; multipoint; beyerdynamic app for settings and firmware updates (the September 2024 announcement also listed LE Audio and LC3, which the current spec page and datasheet don't)
Colours
Black, cream
In the box
Earbuds, five pairs of silicone ear tips, charging case, USB charging cable, quick start guide

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Noise cancelling and transparency mode, with six microphones for calls
  • Up to 8 hours per charge (6 with noise cancelling) and 35 hours in total with the case
  • Qi wireless charging case, multipoint and IP54 splash and sweat resistance

Cons

  • Only SBC and AAC codecs listed on the current spec page
  • Battery life falls to 6 hours per charge with noise cancelling on

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
In-earYes6 h26 hSamsung Seamless Codec5.4 gJul 2024
In-earYes6.5 h20 haptX Lossless7 gAug 2024
In-earYes5.5 h21 hLC34.9 gOct 2024

Sources

  1. global.beyerdynamic.com/p/amiron-100
  2. api.beyerdynamic.de/amfile/file/download/file/1797
  3. beyerdynamic.prezly.com/amiron-100-amiron-300--aventho-300-74ebij

Photo: api.beyerdynamic.de

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