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Denon PerL Pro vs Marshall MOTIF II ANC

What PerL Pro does better (3) and where MOTIF II ANC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $180
vs
Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
5.7Noise control & calls6.0
5.8Battery6.1
2.7Build & features8.1

Why is PerL Pro better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 30 h+7%
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is MOTIF II ANC 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≈ $1806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case32 h30 h
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h15 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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