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Panasonic RP HD305B Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:24 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Panasonic RP HD305B Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Panasonic RP HD305B
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

7.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 51%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Panasonic RP HD305B

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.8

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

7.2

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
Panasonic RP HD305B has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 71.3% of products in this category.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
4 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 4 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 97.2% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
36 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 36 ms, lower audio latency than 93.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
24 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 24 hours, lower battery life than 58.8% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Panasonic
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
218 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 218 g, lighter than 49.9% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Panasonic RP HD305B vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    4 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 114 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (36 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    36 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 0.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2 m vs 1.2 m
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 14 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    4 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 114 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (36 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    36 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours
  • 10.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Panasonic RP HD305B
    the average pair of headphones
    Panasonic RP HD305B has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.25 vs 8).
    7.25 vs 8
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    99 dB vs 110 dB
  • 10.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Panasonic RP HD305B
    the average pair of headphones
    Panasonic RP HD305B has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.25 vs 8).
    7.25 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 11 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (99 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    99 dB vs 110 dB
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (24 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    24 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Kamil's Tech Hub
≈ estimated
23/07/2020
Hands-on review · sound, latency and comfort tests
Verdict
Good buy and highly recommended, though not perfect for every type of music.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Panasonic RP HD305B

  • High-resolution sound quality with powerful 40mm HD neodymium drivers
  • Three built-in equalizer modes (Bass Enhancer, Clear Voice, and Normal)
  • Excellent ergonomic comfort with super-soft 3D ear pads and lightweight design
  • Qualcomm aptX Low Latency support for lag-free gaming and video
  • Long battery life of up to 24 hours with a 15-minute quick charge feature
  • Versatile connectivity with both Bluetooth and a detachable 3.5mm audio cable

What customers don't like about Panasonic RP HD305B

  • Lacks Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
  • Microphone only functions when Bluetooth is enabled (not via cable)
  • Uses an older Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C
  • Does not include a carry case or travel pouch in the box
  • Synthetic leather ear pads can cause heat buildup during extended use
  • Controls can have a slight response delay

Verdict

The Panasonic RP-HD305B is a lightweight (218g) over-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm HD neodymium drivers that deliver high-resolution audio with a frequency response of 4Hz to 40kHz when wired. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 with specialized Qualcomm aptX Low Latency for lag-free gaming and video, alongside three built-in equalizer modes—Bass Enhancer, Clear Voice, and Normal. Main pros include a comfortable ergonomic design with 3D-sewn ear pads, a reliable 24-hour battery life with a 15-minute quick charge feature, and a collapsible frame for portability. However, notable cons include the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), reports of muffled microphone quality during calls, and potential heat buildup during extended use due to its plastic-heavy, closed-back construction.

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