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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 20
27 Overall Score
Price $115
Snapshot
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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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 20 | 60 | 20 | 24 | 60 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-RF400 | 33.6 | 54.4 | 37.9 | 81.2 | 26.6 | 34.9 | 9.6 | 61.7 | 58.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 93.1 | 91 | 37.4 | 98.6 | 72.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 87.1 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 70.7 | 99.4 | 76.9 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95.2 | 89.4 | 89.7 | 100 | 93.1 | 91 | 95.9 | 91.7 | 89.5 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 92 | 89.4 | 96.3 | 99.2 | 98.1 | 62.1 | 95.9 | 97.7 | 94.9 |
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