Denon Denon True Wireless Earbuds (White) Review

Denon's True Wireless Earbuds deliver excellent sound and comfort for $59, but battery life is just okay and there's no ANC. A great pick for audio purists on a budget, but skip if you need top-tier call quality or noise cancellation.

Denon's True Wireless Earbuds are a solid, no-frills option for folks who prioritize sound and comfort over everything else. They're built well, feel great in the ear, and deliver the kind of tuned audio you'd expect from a brand with Denon's heritage.

But they're also missing some modern essentials. There's no active noise cancellation, the battery life is just okay, and the microphone isn't great for calls. At $59, they're squarely in the budget category, and that's exactly where they compete.

The sound quality is the star here, landing in the 84th percentile in our database. The 10mm drivers with Denon's tuning deliver a balanced, detailed profile that's a clear step above most budget buds. Build and comfort scores are even higher, in the high 80s, so they feel premium and stay put. The flip side is the battery, which sits in the 37th percentile. You get 4.5 hours from the buds and about 13.5 from the case, which is fine but not impressive. And the mic performance is the weakest link, scoring a low 37.8 out of 100 for calls.

At $59, these are a good value if your priorities are sound and comfort. You're getting Denon's audio tuning in a well-built package for less than half the price of premium competitors. Just know you're giving up ANC, longer battery life, and better call quality to hit that price point.

Compared to the Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra, you're missing their killer noise cancellation and longer battery. But you're also paying a fraction of the price. Against other budget buds, the Denons punch above their weight in audio quality and comfort. The Technics EAH-AZ80 is a closer competitor on sound, but it's much more expensive. For the money, these Denons are a sound-first alternative to something like the basic AirPods, which can't touch this audio quality.

If you take a lot of calls or work in a noisy office, skip these. The microphone performance is poor. Also, if you need active noise cancellation for flights or commutes, look at the Sony WF-1000XM5 or even older models on sale. These Denons are for listening, not isolating.

Buy these if you want great-sounding, comfortable earbuds for music and podcasts, and you don't care about noise cancellation or marathon battery life. They're perfect for the gym or commute where you value fit and audio over features.