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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Denon PerL Pro

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds does better (2) and where PerL Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
8.8Noise control & calls5.7
4.2Battery5.8
3.4Build & features2.7

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than PerL Pro?

  1. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
  2. Earbud weight (each)6.2 g vs 8 g+28%

Why is PerL Pro better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 32 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $1806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones8—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h32 h
Charging time1 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 2 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.2 g8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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