Panasonic RP-HF400B vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RP-HF400B and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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 H9i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 20 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 5.2 cm
Weight 130 g 285 g Panasonic RP-HF400B are lighter than Panasonic RP-HF400B headphones.
Colour Black Natural | Black | Pine
Body Material - Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 H9i 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 H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 95 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 24 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency
CABLE Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Cable Type USB charge cable - 0.1 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Sensors - Proximity sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 770 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i recharge faster than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
WIRELESS LINK Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Connector Type Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Panasonic RP-HF400B Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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