Panasonic RP-HF400B vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RP-HF400B and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 130 g 250 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 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
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, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 30 mm 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 0.1 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Panasonic RP-HF400B recharge faster than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
WIRELESS LINK Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Panasonic RP-HF400B Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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