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ASUS Cetra Open Wireless vs Beyerdynamic Amiron 200: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 - Outstanding overall at around $180.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • ASUS Cetra Open Wireless
  • Beyerdynamic Amiron 200
HearWiki score
75
82
Sound
7.0
8.7
Noise cancelling
2.0
-
Battery
9.0
8.9
Calls
7.0
7.4
Value
5.5
7.6
Price (USD)
$210
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

ASUS Cetra Open Wireless (2026) against Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX5.

  • Cetra Open Wireless20261 yr newer
  • Amiron 2002025
What differsCetra Open WirelessAmiron 200

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP54

Level on: USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Cetra Open WirelessAmiron 200
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$210
$180
HearWiki score
75
82
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
14.2 mm dynamic
18 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
14.2 mm
18 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
-
5.3
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Wireless range
-
15 m
Battery life
64 h
11 h
Battery incl. case
-
36 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
-
5 min → 1.5 h
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11 g
-
Case weight
-
76 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Microphones
1
4
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

ASUS Cetra Open Wireless

The ASUS Cetra Open Wireless are open-ear earbuds designed for active use and gaming, offering a comfortable, secure fit and a lengthy 64-hour battery life. While they deliver punchy, clear audio and IPX5 water resistance, their niche design, lack of noise cancellation, and relatively high price point make them a better fit for fitness enthusiasts or gamers needing situational awareness than for general listeners.

  • Pro:Extremely comfortable, all-day fit
  • Pro:Excellent battery life (64 hours)
  • Pro:Good microphone performance for calls
  • Con:Underwhelming bass and bright treble
  • Con:Expensive for what's offered
  • Con:Bulkier charging case

Beyerdynamic Amiron 200

The Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 are open-ear wireless earbuds that deliver competitive sound quality with robust EQ customization via the companion app. They offer a secure fit, long battery life, and practical features like Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and IP54 water resistance, making them suitable for workouts and daily office use. While technically strong, their price-performance ratio is only acceptable rather than exceptional.

  • Pro:Strong, competitive sound quality
  • Pro:Secure and comfortable fit for daily use
  • Pro:Long battery life (11 hours per charge, 36 with case)
  • Con:No wear detection sensor
  • Con:Touch controls can be overly sensitive
  • Con:Price-performance ratio is only acceptable

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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