Panasonic RP-HF400B vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RP-HF400B and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 130 g 255 g Panasonic RP-HF400B are lighter than Panasonic RP-HF400B headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 Sony WH-1000XM3 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) 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-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 104.5 dB/mW
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 30 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 0.1 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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