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Denon PerL Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510

What PerL Pro does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $200
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $210
Higher score
5.7Noise control & calls7.2
5.7Battery4.6

Why is PerL Pro better than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510: No
  2. aptXYes · Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510: No
  3. Total with charging case32 h vs 28 h+14%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 Pro SM-R510 better than PerL Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $2006.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case32 h28 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
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-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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