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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
76
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
76
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

These open-ear wireless earbuds are designed for long gaming sessions, offering a comfortable fit with a detachable neck strap and a lightweight build. They provide dual connectivity via Bluetooth or a 2.4 GHz dongle, and their 14.2mm drivers deliver clear sound. With an impressive 64-hour battery life and IPX5 water resistance, they're built for extended, active use, though they lack active noise cancellation and a custom EQ.

  • Pro:Long 64-hour battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable open-ear design
  • Pro:Dual-mode connectivity (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz)
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No custom EQ options
  • Con:Only one microphone for calls

Beyerdynamic Amiron 200

The Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 are open-ear wireless earbuds that prioritize comfort and a secure fit, delivering sound that can rival many in-ear models. They offer a long battery life of up to 36 hours with the charging case, along with Bluetooth 5.3 and app-based EQ controls, making them a solid choice for workouts and office use. However, they lack features like wear detection and have very sensitive touch controls that can be a drawback.

  • Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for all-day wear
  • Pro:Impressive sound quality with app EQ customization
  • Pro:Long battery life of 36 hours with case
  • Con:No wear detection sensor
  • Con:Touch controls are 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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