Sony WI-XB400 vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 and Panasonic RZ-S500WE. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-XB400 vs. Panasonic RZ-S500WE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 21 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Colour Black | Blue Black
Protection - Splashproof
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 WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling
Sound Effects Extra Bass Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 12 mm 8 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Magnetic ear buds Voice control
MICROPHONE Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Controls Multiple function button Voice activation
CABLE Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m
FEATURES Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 6.5 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WI-XB400 recharge faster than Sony WI-XB400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Sony WI-XB400 Panasonic RZ-S500WE
Included Accessories Ear-buds 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL)
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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