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Denon AH-C500W vs JVC HA-NP1T

What AH-C500W does better (2) and where HA-NP1T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C500W
Denon · 2025AH-C500W
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
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JVC HA-NP1T
JVC · 2024HA-NP1T
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $85
3.9Noise control & calls3.0
3.9Battery4.6
5.6Build & features5.0

Why is AH-C500W better than HA-NP1T?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 4.9 g+9%

Why is HA-NP1T better than AH-C500W?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 8 h+14%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C500WDenon AH-C500W≈ $904.7
JVC HA-NP1TJVC HA-NP1T≈ $854.4
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—18 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h24 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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