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Denon PerL Pro vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What PerL Pro does better (4) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $200
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Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
5.7Noise control & calls7.2
5.7Battery6.3
2.6Build & features8.8

Why is PerL Pro better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. aptXYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than PerL Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 4.3 g+86%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $2006.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case32 h—
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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