Sony WH-RF400 review

The WH-RF400 is Sony's home TV headset, and it keeps things simple. It connects over RF through a dedicated transmitter dock rather than Bluetooth, and Sony says the headphones sync to the dock once you connect it to the TV with the supplied cable. A Voice Mode button on the headset enhances dialogue with one press. The closed-back over-ear design and 1.57 inch drivers help block household noise, which helps when a dishwasher or conversation competes with the show. Sony lists up to 20 hours of play time and a range of up to 150 ft, and the headset charges on the cradle. Compared with Avantree and Simolio, Sony documents fewer hearing-focused features: there is no balance control, tone setting or volume boost on its page, and it does not say which TV outputs the cable fits. It costs $159.99 at Sony.

Who it is for

Buyers who prefer a major brand and a closed over-ear fit that blocks room noise.

Price

$159.99 at Sony when checked.

WH-RF400 Home Wireless Headphones Model: WH-RF400 $159.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Voice Mode button that enhances dialogue
• RF transmitter dock, not Bluetooth
• Range of up to 150 ft
• Up to 20 hours of play time
• 1.57 inch drivers in a closed-back design

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Headphones sync to the dock out of the box
• Strength: Closed earcups reduce household noise
• Strength: Twist-and-tilt ear pads that Sony says fit small ears
• Weakness: Sony does not list which TV outputs the supplied cable fits
• Weakness: No balance, tone or volume boost features documented
• Weakness: Closed-back design can feel warm over long sessions

Key facts

• Connection: RF transmitter dock
• Battery: Up to 20 hours
• Range: Up to 150 ft
• Driver: 1.57 inch
• Dialogue feature: Voice Mode button

Where it ranks

Sony WH-RF400 is No. 7 in our Best TV Headphones verdict.