Panasonic RP-HF100ME vs. Sony WH-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RP-HF100ME and Sony WH-1000XM2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Panasonic RP-HF100ME vs. Sony WH-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 138 g 275 g Panasonic RP-HF100ME are lighter than Panasonic RP-HF100ME headphones.
Colour - Gold | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 10 - 23000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Panasonic RP-HF100ME.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 26 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RP-HF100ME.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Controls Answer/end Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - L shaped - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Nickel Gold
FEATURES Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Transmission Range - 10 m
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS Panasonic RP-HF100ME Sony WH-1000XM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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