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In July, we tested Beyerdynamic Amiron 300<\/a><\/strong> and found that the company has learned a lot since the Free Byrd<\/a><\/strong> kicked off their in-ear journey. The Amiron 300 was just a notch away from perfection, impressing in terms of sound, controls, and comfort. A truly great pair of earbuds without any obvious weaknesses whatsoever. At launch, they cost around 2,900 SEK, placing them just below headphones like the Technics EAH-AZ100<\/a><\/strong> or EAH-AZ80<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And much like Technics, Beyerdynamic offers a more affordable variant that doesn’t pack as much finesse and performance: the Beyerdynamic Amiron 100<\/strong>. And if there is one thing we enjoy here at senses.se, it is comparing the flagship to the leisure craft. So, let\u2019s dive into the differences between Beyerdynamic\u2019s two in-ear models and see if the 1,000 SEK price difference is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyerdynamic Amiron 100
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First Impressions: Beyerdynamic Amiron 100<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some reason, Beyerdynamic has chosen to give the Amiron 100 a case that in no way resembles the Amiron 300, in either feel or shape. Not even the logo was allowed to grace the cheaper model. The design of the earbuds also more closely resembles a pair of Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC<\/strong><\/a> or a pair of AirPods. The LED, which Beyerdynamic elegantly tucked away on the back of the Amiron 300, is located on the front here, which might be considered more traditional. They pair quickly and easily, and then we\u2019re good to go. After the earbuds have updated to the latest version, we curiously open the app to see if it feels familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amiron 100 has a different layout and fewer options. (Photo: senses.se)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amiron 300 offers you great flexibility.
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Software Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, things are familiar, but as we start going through the various features, we find differences immediately. To begin with, the ability to customize the controls is limited, and for some reason, Beyerdynamic has chosen to reshuffle what the different buttons can do. For example, you can no longer set a double-click to skip tracks and must opt for triple-click instead. You also lose access to \u201csingle tap + long press,\u201d but we can accept that; some differences are to be expected. What\u2019s worse, however, is that the included codecs are limited to AAC (max 320kbps) and SBC (max 328kbps). In other words, LDAC (max 990kbps and 24-bit\/96kHz) has been completely removed\u2014something even Technics\u2019 most affordable model, the EAH-AZ40M2 <\/a><\/strong>, didn’t do. And there is no mention of either aptX (max 352kbps) or aptX HD (576kbps). There\u2019s no doubt this makes a difference, but it depends on the circumstances, so we\u2019ll get back to that in the sound experience section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardware Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the Amiron 100, you get slightly lower battery life, but a two-hour difference isn’t particularly noticeable. They are also a few grams lighter and, like the Amiron 300, can be charged wirelessly. However, the frequency range sees a significant cut, spanning 20 \u2013 20,000 Hz compared to 20 \u2013 40,000 Hz. This limitation affects the dynamics. One of the main reasons why a frequency range exceeding the human ear’s hearing capacity is preferred is that headphone drivers tend to distort frequencies near their maximum capacity. By having a higher capacity, this distortion is pushed far beyond the audible range. But as always, the overall soundscape depends on several other factors combined. And for the average listener, the Amiron 100\u2019s frequency range is perfectly adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyerdynamic Amiron 100
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The Sound Experience \u2013 Beyerdynamic Amiron 100<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sound is powerful with good bass response, and the rich midrange that can be heard in Daft Punk \u2013 Get Lucky<\/em> comes through with the desired impact. To get a side-by-side comparison, we connected both pairs of earbuds to a Xiaomi 14 Ultra<\/a><\/strong> and activated Low Latency mode on both (while disabling LDAC on the Amiron 300, which we already know makes a big difference). The result is that the Amiron 100\u2019s sound profile stands out\u2014but not necessarily in a good way. It feels pushed to the limit and very intense. Nuances and dynamics feel constantly cranked up, unlike the Amiron 300, which provides a nuanced, balanced, honest, and restrained soundscape\u2014when called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The powerful sound profile of the Amiron 100 is impactful for a while. Eventually, however, the flaws show through, and the constant “full throttle” approach becomes a bit tiresome. On the other hand, this isn’t noticeable in all genres. Tracks like Trevor Guthrie \u2013 This is what it feels like<\/em> fare well, as does Alok \u2013 Headlights<\/em>. But Alan Jackson \u2013 Drive<\/em> or Apparat \u2013 Goodbye<\/em> feel thin and lack a more developed midrange alongside the limited dynamics. This also affects the soundstage width. So, side-by-side, there is no doubt that if sound is the priority, the Amiron 300 is worth the extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amiron 100 on the left and Amiron 300 on the right.
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A final part of the sound experience is the noise cancellation, and here too, the Amiron 100 falls short. Unfortunately, it falls quite short; when commuting on the subway, for instance, you find yourself unsure if it’s even activated. A lot leaks through, and perhaps this is also due to the fit. The large bulb right by the ear tip prevents you from adjusting it to a perfect position in the ear, as you can with the Amiron 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Verdict \u2013 Beyerdynamic Amiron 100<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average listener will be satisfied with the Amiron 100 and its powerful sound profile. However, it requires some tolerance for the relatively weak noise cancellation, and expectations for great dynamics or nuance should be kept low. But as for punch\u2014you certainly get that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyerdynamic Amiron 100
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The Amiron 100 has been priced at around 1,500 SEK since mid-August (at the time of writing, Black Friday is in full swing, so they are currently available for around 1,000 SEK), while the Amiron 300 has stayed around 2,000 SEK during the same period. So, we are currently looking at a price difference of about 500 SEK. If you are already prepared to pay 1,500 SEK for the Amiron 100, we recommend that you actually pay the difference and aim for the Amiron 300 instead. The Amiron 100 is simply too expensive for what you get. The Amiron 300 is largely without weaknesses, is better in every way, and also received a 9\/10 in its own review here on senses.se\u2014which is not particularly common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have different budgets, of course, and if your limit is 1,500 SEK, there are other strong candidates, such as the EarFun Air Pro 4+<\/a> <\/strong>for 750 SEK using senses.se\u2019s own link, or the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC<\/strong><\/a>, which may be a year or so old but currently costs about 700 SEK. It becomes difficult to recommend the Amiron 100 under the premises described above, despite the Beyerdynamic name on the case. And perhaps there\u2019s a reason why the logo wasn’t included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyerdynamic<\/a><\/strong> sent review samples for this test. The provider of the material has no editorial influence on our tests; we always write independently with our readers and consumers in focus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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