Sony WH-RF400
A dedicated 150-foot wireless range via its RF transmitter and 20-hour battery life make these headphones a reliable choice for uninterrupted home theater use, free from Bluetooth pairing hassles. The lightweight 275g over-ear design and Voice Mode button, which clarifies dialogue, provide practical comfort and utility for extended TV sessions. These are best for home viewers who prioritize wireless freedom and clear vocal clarity over critical music listening or portable use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 87 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 20 |
| Charge Time | 7 |
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-RF400 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-RF400 | 32.1 | 47.6 | 35 | 75 | 18.1 | 32.3 | 9.6 | 53.6 | 51 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.6 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53.1 | 97.4 | 60.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.6 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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