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Denon PerL vs Huawei FreeClip

What PerL does better (2) and where FreeClip wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL
Denon · 2023PerL
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $85
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Huawei FreeClip
Huawei · 2023FreeClip
4.7Score
5 advantages≈ $110
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
3.4Battery6.5
2.9Build & features4.1

Why is PerL better than FreeClip?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · FreeClip: No
  2. aptXYes · FreeClip: No

Why is FreeClip better than PerL?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 36 h+50%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  4. Earbud weight (each)7.4 g vs 5.6 g+32%
  5. Driver size10 mm vs 10.8 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerLDenon PerL≈ $855.0
Huawei FreeClipHuawei FreeClip≈ $1104.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10.8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h36 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.4 g5.6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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