Panasonic RB M700B Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 20 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Panasonic RB M700B review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

8.8

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.4

Sound

20.0%

2.4

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

3.9

Connectivity

6.0%

3.6

Battery

4.0%

5.7

Calls & Controls

Good
8.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Excellent
  • 5.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

  • 4.3
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.8

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    1.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 3.5
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 3.7
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.8

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    5.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    3.1

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Panasonic RB-M700B is a specialized wireless over-ear headphone designed for bass enthusiasts, featuring 40mm neodymium drivers, a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response, and an impedance of 27 ohms. Its standout characteristic is the integrated 'Bass Reactor' and XBS DEEP technology, which provides a three-level adjustable bass vibration that physically shakes the earcups for a club-like immersion. Key pros include extremely plush memory foam earcups with Side Pressure Dispersion Technology for long-term comfort, a stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with AAC support, and a quick-charge feature providing 90 minutes of playback from just 15 minutes of USB-C charging. However, notable cons include mediocre active noise cancellation (ANC) that can introduce a faint hiss or distort audio quality when active, and a relatively bulky, non-folding design that lacks a provided carrying case.

Technical Specifications of Panasonic RB M700B

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.4

Sound

20.0%

2.4

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

3.9

Connectivity

6.0%

3.6

Battery

4.0%

5.7

Calls & Controls

6.2
Panasonic RB M700B has a technical score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 73.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
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4.1
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4.4
(126)
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4.1
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4.4
(126)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.8
Panasonic RB M700B has a user score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 79.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Panasonic RB M700B has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.7
Panasonic RB M700B has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 78.9% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Panasonic RB M700B supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Panasonic RB M700B uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Panasonic RB M700B uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Panasonic RB M700B reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Panasonic RB M700B is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Panasonic RB M700B has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Panasonic RB M700B supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.0
Panasonic RB M700B uses Bluetooth version 5.0, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Panasonic RB M700B offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not offer ambient sound mode. 76.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Panasonic RB M700B does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Panasonic RB M700B supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

20 hours
Panasonic RB M700B offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.5% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

20 hours
Panasonic RB M700B offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 74.3% of headphones and equal to 9.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

4 hours
Panasonic RB M700B needs 4 hours to charge, higher charging time than 90.5% of headphones and equal to 4.7% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Panasonic RB M700B supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

400 mAh
Panasonic RB M700B has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 70.3% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Panasonic
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

317 g
Panasonic RB M700B weighs 317 g, heavier than 84.6% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Panasonic RB M700B vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Panasonic RB M700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Panasonic RB M700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Panasonic RB M700B supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Panasonic RB M700B supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Panasonic RB M700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    Panasonic RB M700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Panasonic RB M700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 19 mm more spacious earcup width
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (62 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (62 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.62 mm vs 43 mm
  • 12 mm more spacious earcup height
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (72 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (72 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.72 mm vs 60 mm
  • USB-C charging
    Panasonic RB M700B uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
    What it is: Uses USB-C connector for charging or data
    When it matters: When you want to charge with the same cable family used by your phone, tablet, laptop, or other daily devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Panasonic RB M700B uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Quick mic mute
    Panasonic RB M700B includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Panasonic RB M700B includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 19 mm more spacious earcup width
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (62 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 12 mm more spacious earcup height
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (72 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Panasonic RB M700B supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Panasonic RB M700B supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher max input power than the average headphone (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
  • USB-C charging
    Panasonic RB M700B uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Panasonic RB M700B has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Panasonic RB M700B offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • On-device controls
    Panasonic RB M700B includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    Panasonic RB M700B includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 45.4% higher weight
    Panasonic RB M700B is heavier than the average headphone (317 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No travel bag
    Panasonic RB M700B does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 33.3% lower battery capacity
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 2 hours longer charging time
    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher charging time than the average headphone (4 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.4 hours vs 2 hours
  • 45.4% higher weight
    Panasonic RB M700B is heavier than the average headphone (317 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Panasonic RB M700B is heavier than the average headphone (317 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.317 g vs 218 g
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Panasonic RB M700B has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery life than the average headphone (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 33.3% lower battery capacity
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (400 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.400 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • No travel bag
    Panasonic RB M700B does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Panasonic RB M700B does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Panasonic RB M700B has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Panasonic RB M700B?

  • Powerful, skull-shaking bass facilitated by the unique 'Bass Reactor' vibration feature
  • Exceptionally comfortable for long sessions due to soft, thick memory foam ear cushions and Side Pressure Dispersion Technology
  • Seamless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with impressive range and the ability to switch between two paired devices
  • Versatile bass adjustment with multiple levels (off, low, medium, high) allowing users to tailor the sound to different genres
  • Effective passive noise isolation provided by the large, plush earcups

What customers dislike about Panasonic RB M700B?

  • Weak and ineffective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that often fails to block significant ambient noise
  • ANC implementation can introduce a noticeable background hiss and negatively impact audio quality/distortion
  • Predominantly plastic construction that some users find feels cheap or lacks premium durability
  • Bulky, oversized aesthetic that may not appeal to all users and can feel less secure during movement
  • Lack of high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX or LDAC, being limited to SBC and AAC

Expert reviews

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uk.pcmag.com
17/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B over-ear wireless headphones receive a subpar 2.0 out of 5 rating due to poorly executed headline features that fail to justify their £136.96 ($179.99) price tag. On the positive side, the headphones offer a highly comfortable fit for long listening sessions, featuring plush memory foam earpads and a well-cushioned leatherette headband. Furthermore, when its...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
18/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B over-ear headphones score a subpar 2.0 out of 5 rating due to poorly executed headline features despite a comfortable fit and decent core audio. On the positive side, the headphones feature plush memory foam earpads and a well-cushioned leatherette headband that provide excellent comfort for long listening sessions. When the specialized active noise...Read more

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soundguys.com
10/08/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B headphonesGo, reviewed by SoundGuys, are designed for bass enthusiasts, featuring a unique "Bass Reactor" that creates haptic, vibration-driven,, low-end immersion. Pros include comfortable, ergonomic ear pads and solid, detailed audio performance in the mids and highs when the extreme bass setting is deactivated or used moderately. YouTube· Conversely, the...Read more

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pcmag.com
17/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B wireless headphonesGo, reviewed by PCMag, emphasize comfort and deep bass, featuring a lightweight design with plush memory foam earpads and a well-cushioned headband. When not using the specialized bass features, the 40mm drivers produce clear, balanced audio, supported by stable Bluetooth 5.0, a 20-hour battery life, and an included cable for passive...Read more

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laptopmag.com
01/11/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B headphones ($149.99) are tailored specifically for bass enthusiasts, featuring XBS DEEP technology and a built-in Bass Reactor that vibrates to simulate a nightclub or live concert experience. The over-ear headphones deliver highly impressive, clear audio quality with a remarkable balance across highs, mids, and lows, making them excellent for electronic...Read more

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hifitest.de
09/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B is a closed-back, dynamic over-ear headphone designed specifically for bass enthusiasts, featuring unique "Bass Reactors" that vibrate the housing to deliver a physically palpable low-end experience. Priced at around €180, these headphones come highly equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, active noise cancelling (ANC), and a 20-hour battery life when...Read more

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av-magazin.de
02/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B is an over-ear, upper-mid-range Bluetooth 5.0 headphone reviewed by AV-Magazin that stands out for its unique "Bass Reactor" technology. Equipped with 40mm drivers, it delivers an incredibly powerful, dynamic, and heavy sound profile that generates both airborne and physical structure-borne vibrations, bringing genres like pop, rock, and hip-hop to life. The...Read more

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smartworld.it
11/09/2020

The Panasonic RB-M700B over-ear headphones are a bass-heavy, feature-rich audio option priced at €179.99, specifically geared toward entertainment and home/office use rather than critical listening. The defining feature of these headphones is the XBS Deep technology and the adjustable Bass Reactor, which allows users to cycle through levels 0 to 3 to mechanically vibrate the earcups...Read more

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