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Denon AH-C840NCW vs Shokz OpenDots ONE

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

Denon AH-C840NCW
Denon · 2025AH-C840NCW
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Shokz OpenDots ONE
Shokz · 2025OpenDots ONE
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $100
6.9Battery8.1
4.8Build & features3.3

Why is AH-C840NCW better than OpenDots ONE?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 6.5 g+30%

Why is OpenDots ONE better than AH-C840NCW?

  1. Total with charging case35 h vs 40 h+14%
Specifications

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Denon AH-C840NCWDenon AH-C840NCW≈ $1106.7
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm11.8 mm
Sensitivity—98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case35 h40 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 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)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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