Sony MDR 1000X vs. Panasonic RP-HF400B

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Panasonic RP-HF400B. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Panasonic RP-HF400B Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 130 g Panasonic RP-HF400B are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
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 Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 30 mm Sony MDR 1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RP-HF400B.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Controls Volume control Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB charge cable - 0.1 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 3 hour(s) Panasonic RP-HF400B recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Panasonic RP-HF400B
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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