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Denon AH-C500W vs OPPO Enco X3s

What AH-C500W does better (1) and where Enco X3s wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C500W
Denon · 2025AH-C500W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
OPPO Enco X3s
OPPO · 2025Enco X3s
7.1Score
5 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls5.7
3.9Battery3.9
5.6Build & features8.0

Why is AH-C500W better than Enco X3s?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 6 h+17%

Why is Enco X3s better than AH-C500W?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · AH-C500W: Yes
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · AH-C500W: Yes
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. aptXNo · AH-C500W: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C500WDenon AH-C500W≈ $904.7
OPPO Enco X3sOPPO Enco X3s≈ $857.1
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency—15 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Sensitivity—118 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—4 h
Total with charging case24 h24 h
Battery capacity—62 mAh
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, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—50 g
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Silver
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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