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Panasonic RP-HTX80B - 4.0 / 5

Retro looks and all-day battery life

  • Bluetooth wireless listening only Built-in on-headphones controls 25-hour battery life, Micro-USB recharging Colours: Sangria (red), Dijon (yellow), Matte Black, Steel (grey)

The Goldilocks of headphones: Just right

  • 40mm drivers Up to 10m operation from Bluetooth source

To recap

Panasonic has produced a rather excellent pair of affordable headphones in the RP-HTX80. The fantastic looks offer something genuinely different to the myriad other headphone companies, while the sound is easy listening as can be.