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Denon PerL vs JVC HA-FX550T

What PerL does better (1) and where HA-FX550T wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Denon PerL
Denon · 2023PerL
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
JVC HA-FX550T
JVC · 2024HA-FX550T
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.0Sound5.5
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.4Battery2.6
2.9Build & features4.3

Why is PerL better than HA-FX550T?

  1. aptXYes · HA-FX550T: No

Why is HA-FX550T better than PerL?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · PerL: Yes
  2. LDACNo · PerL: Yes
  3. Earbud weight (each)7.4 g vs 5.4 g+37%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Denon PerLDenon PerL≈ $855.0
JVC HA-FX550TJVC HA-FX550T≈ $905.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—4 h
Total with charging case24 h—
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.4 g5.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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