Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. Panasonic RZ-B100W

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RZ-S500WE and Panasonic RZ-B100W. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. Panasonic RZ-B100W Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 1.8 cm
Width - 4.5 cm
Depth - 1.8 cm
Weight - 5 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Earbud: 4.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.8 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 4.9 cm x 2.6 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g
Colour Black Black | White
Protection Splashproof Sweat-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Panasonic RZ-S500WE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling -
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 8 mm 13 mm Panasonic RZ-B100W have a thicker diaphragm than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Voice control -
MICROPHONE Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Controls Voice activation -
CABLE Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 0.24 m
FEATURES Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Alexa Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
Sensors Touch sensor Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Panasonic RZ-S500WE lasts longer on a single charge than the Panasonic RZ-B100W.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 16 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Panasonic RZ-B100W
Included Accessories 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) -
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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