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Denon PerL Pro vs Soundcore Sport X20

What PerL Pro does better (4) and where Sport X20 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $180
vs
Soundcore Sport X20
Soundcore · 2024Sport X20
9.3Score
5 advantages≈ $70
Higher score
5.7Noise control & calls5.8
5.8Battery8.0
2.7Build & features9.5

Why is PerL Pro better than Sport X20?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sport X20: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. aptXYes · Sport X20: No
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Sport X20 better than PerL Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx82×
  3. Total with charging case32 h vs 48 h+50%
  4. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 6.5 g+23%
  5. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $1806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 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 ANCYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case32 h48 h
Charging time2 h3 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, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Colours—Black, White, Green
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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