Free Byrd wireless earbuds deliver on sound, features

Beyerdynamic’s Free Byrd is the first-ever true wireless earbuds from the company. And for a premier edition product, they hit a home run with the excellent sound quality from the 10mm drivers.

The primary use of true wireless earbuds for most everyone is getting the best sound to enjoy music.

Right out of the box, the Free Byrds delivered that with a precise, crisp and natural sound and the right amount of bass. The sound is produced from the latest aptXTM adaptive and AAC codecs. Tap controls turn on active noise cancellation, and if you want to hear a little of the outside world, transparency mode is there and works just as well.

With the MIY app (iOS and Android), the sound can be personalized with Mimi Sound personalization and equalizer profiles. The app also has settings to adjust the touchpad’s level of sensitivity and statistics to track usage. After a twominute listening test, the app creates a profile to download to the earbuds.

Android owners can use Google Fast Pair, and iOS users can connect with Bluetooth 5.2. The battery life is rated for up to 11 hours of use without the ANC, eight hours with it on, before getting a recharge from the USB-C and Qi wireless charging storage case for 30 hours total. A quick charge of 10 minutes yields 70 minutes of playtime.

After Android users go through pairing with Google Services and Google Fast Pair, the Free Byrd earbuds will be registered. Now when it’s misplaced in sofa cushions or wherever, you can ring the earbuds and find its last location.

Hands-free calls were reported from the other end of my calls to be as clear as any. The user’s voice is transmitted with a pair of Qualcomm dual 2-mic cVcTM technology microphones in each earpiece. Voice assistants are also accessible with the Free Byrd.

The Free Byrds are

IPX4 splash and sweat resistant rated. One of the other essential features of true earbuds is whether they will stay in place, which the Free Byrds do. It’s easy to get the right fit with the included five pairs of silicone ear-tips (XS, S, M, L, XL) and three pairs of foam eartips (S, M, L).

Cost: $249 in choices of black or gray

https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com