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Denon AH-C840NCW vs HTC NE20

What AH-C840NCW does better (3) and where NE20 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Denon AH-C840NCW
Denon · 2025AH-C840NCW
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $110
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HTC NE20
HTC · 2025NE20
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $110
5.2Noise control & calls3.1
6.9Battery2.1

Why is AH-C840NCW better than NE20?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 4 h2.5×
  2. Active noise cancellingYes · NE20: No
  3. Total with charging case35 h vs 24 h+46%

Why is NE20 better than AH-C840NCW?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon AH-C840NCWDenon AH-C840NCW≈ $1106.7
HTC NE20HTC NE20≈ $1103.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h4 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case35 h24 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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