Open-Ear
Beyerdynamic Amiron 200
82Outstanding
$180
Full review dataBeyerdynamic Amiron 200 vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo: 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.
Open-Ear
Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo
60Average
$95
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Beyerdynamic Amiron 200
- Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo
HearWiki score
82
60
Sound
8.7
5.8
Battery
8.9
8.1
Calls
7.4
7.0
Value
7.6
6.5
Price (USD)
$180
$95
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?
Half a step newer
Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 (2025) against Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo (2024). The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging, Companion app and Water resistance (IP54).
- Amiron 20020251 yr newer
- OpenWear Stereo2024
What differsAmiron 200OpenWear Stereo
- Top codec
- AAC
- LHDC
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP54
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Amiron 200OpenWear Stereo
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Open-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $95
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 60
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 18 mm dynamic
- 17 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 18 mm
- 17 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 36 h
- 38.5 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- -
- 9.6 g
- Case weight
- 76 g
- 68.8 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- M2319E1
- Microphones
- 4
- 2
What reviewers said
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
Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo
The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo is an open-ear wireless earbud that prioritizes all-day comfort and long battery life, offering up to 38.5 hours with its case and support for Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and the LHDC codec. Its 17mm dynamic driver delivers a sound profile that leans toward clarity and brightness, though bass response is notably weak. While it’s a solid, well-priced option for casual listeners in quiet environments, it lacks ANC, water resistance, and app support, making it less versatile for active or bass-heavy use.
- Pro:Very comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Excellent total battery life with charging case
- Pro:Supports Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and LHDC
- Con:Weak bass response
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No water resistance rating
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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