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Denon PerL Pro vs final ZE8000 MK2

What PerL Pro does better (2) and where ZE8000 MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $180
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final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $170
5.7Noise control & calls7.2
5.8Battery2.9

Why is PerL Pro better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 5 h+60%
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 15 h2.1×

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than PerL Pro?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 44,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $1806.5
final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1705.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz44,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h5 h
Total with charging case32 h15 h
Battery capacity—54 mAh
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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