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Denon AH-C500W vs LG xboom Buds

What AH-C500W does better (2) and where xboom Buds wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C500W
Denon · 2025AH-C500W
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
LG xboom Buds
LG · 2025xboom Buds
7.9Score
5 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls8.9
3.9Battery8.1
5.6Build & features4.4

Why is AH-C500W better than xboom Buds?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 5.3 g+18%

Why is xboom Buds better than AH-C500W?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · AH-C500W: Yes
  2. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  3. Microphones2 vs 63×
  4. Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
  5. Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C500WDenon AH-C500W≈ $904.7
LG xboom BudsLG xboom Buds≈ $957.9
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Microphones26
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—24 h
Total with charging case24 h30 h
Charging time3 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g5.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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