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Denon PerL Pro vs Technics EAH-AZ80

What PerL Pro does better (5) and where EAH-AZ80 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL Pro
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.4Score
5 advantages≈ $200
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Technics EAH-AZ80
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ80
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $200
7.0Sound7.0
5.7Noise control & calls4.8
5.7Battery3.9
2.6Build & features3.1

Why is PerL Pro better than EAH-AZ80?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · EAH-AZ80: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 7 h3.5×
  4. Total with charging case32 h vs 25 h+28%
  5. aptXYes · EAH-AZ80: No

Why is EAH-AZ80 better than PerL Pro?

  1. LDACNo · PerL Pro: Yes
  2. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 7 g+14%
Specifications

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Denon PerL ProDenon PerL Pro≈ $2006.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Total with charging case32 h25 h
Charging time2 h7 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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