This is what they sound like: crisp and clear are the two words that come to mind when listening to the Free Byrd. In Supertramp's "Even In The Quietest Moments", for example, they transport the twelve-string guitar crystal clear into the ear canal and don't get confused when the arrangement becomes increasingly dense towards the end...

The Beyerdynamic Free Byrd are high-quality and stylish in-ear headphones with a long battery life, which is usually only known from over-ear headphones. The sound quality is impeccable, the ANC a little weak, but pleasant. The app offers useful functions without being annoying with superfluous bells and whistles...

Outrageously good-sounding TWS premiere from Beyerdynamic - an innovative, audiophile in-ear fun-maker that shines in all genres.

Strong TWS debut from beyerdynamic: The Free Byrd score with excellent workmanship, an excellent sound and good ANC. However, the wearing comfort could be improved and the app should offer more options.

Depending on your requirements and budget, it's easy to choose between the premium in-ears: the Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 are available from 140 euros, making them the budget tip in the test. They sound decent and sit comfortably even over a longer period of time. Only those who make a lot of calls in noisy environments should invest a few euros more...