Sony WHRF400
The 40mm dynamic drivers and RF wireless transmitter provide audio up to 150 feet from the dock, with a 20-hour rechargeable battery for extended TV sessions. A dedicated Voice Mode button instantly clarifies dialogue, and the included charging cradle makes set-and-forget operation straightforward. These headphones are best for home theater viewers who prioritize clear vocal audio and a simple wireless connection to their TV's RCA or headphone jack, without needing HDMI or optical inputs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Sony RF400 Wireless Home Theater Headphones for Watching TV (WHRF400), Black, 2.9 (Requires use of RCA Audio Out or Headphone Jack on Television) |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 20 |
| Charge Time | 7 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WHRF400 | 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 | true | 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 WHRF400 | 73.7 | 68.2 | 87.8 | 75 | 18.1 | 7.8 | 28.9 | 53.6 | 67.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.3 | 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 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 52.9 | 97.4 | 60 |
| 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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