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Denon AH-C500W vs Shokz OpenDots ONE

What AH-C500W does better (1) and where OpenDots ONE wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C500W
Denon · 2025AH-C500W
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
3.9Battery8.0
5.6Build & features3.4

Why is AH-C500W better than OpenDots ONE?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 6.5 g+44%

Why is OpenDots ONE better than AH-C500W?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C500WDenon AH-C500W≈ $904.7
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)Open-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm11.8 mm
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
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
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Pink, Black, Grey, Red
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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