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Denon PerL Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What PerL Pro does better (1) and where Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $200
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google · 2024Pixel Buds Pro 2
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
5.7Noise control & calls7.2
5.7Battery8.8
2.6Build & features5.3

Why is PerL Pro better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than PerL Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 48 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 4.7 g+70%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $2006.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case32 h48 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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