Panasonic RP-HF400B vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RP-HF400B and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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-HF400B vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.6 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 130 g 215 g Panasonic RP-HF400B are lighter than Panasonic RP-HF400B headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black
Body Material - Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Foldable Yes - Panasonic RP-HF400B can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Cable Type USB charge cable - 0.1 m Headphones cable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
FEATURES Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1110 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Panasonic RP-HF400B recharge faster than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
WIRELESS LINK Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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