The Drop + THX Panda Wireless are over-ear headphones initially crowdsourced on Indiegogo and now available through Drop's website. Thanks to their planar magnetic transducer and built-in THX-AAA-0 amplifier, they have a smooth, warm sound profile, although they still lack a thumpy low-bass while their treble is a bit dark. They have a long-lasting continuous battery life of just under 27 hours, great for long listening sessions, and support LDAC codec for Hi-Res audio. However, they lack premium features like an active noise cancelling (ANC) system or a dedicated companion app.
Our Verdict
The Drop + THX Panda are good for neutral sound. These headphones have a smooth, warm sound profile, so vocals and lead instruments sound clear, accurate, and detailed. While they lack low-bass and their treble range is dark, you can customize their sound using a third-party app's EQ. Their passive soundstage isn't very immersive, and they're prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so you need to adjust their fit and positioning each time you use them to ensure a more consistent sound.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Third-party app with EQ available.
- Prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery.
The Drop Panda are decent for commute and travel. They have a comfortable, well-built design and just under 27 hours of continuous playback time, which should get you through long days on the go. However, they don't block out the low rumble of bus or plane engines and struggle to block out commuter chatter around you. They also have a bulky design, making it harder to take them with you on the go.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Sub-par noise isolation performance.
The Drop Panda are satisfactory for sports and fitness. Although the manufacturer claims they have an IPX6 rating for water resistance, their manual says not to expose them to water. We don't currently test for this, though. They also have a bulky design, and they can fall off your head during moderate physical exercise. On the upside, they have a comfortable fit and a long-lasting continuous battery life.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Can fall off your head with more intense movement.
The Drop + THX Panda are decent for office use. These over-ears have a bit under 27 hours of continuous playback time, so you don't need to worry about recharging them throughout your shift. They also have a comfortable fit, and their leakage performance is great. However, they struggle to cut down office chatter around you.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Great leakage performance.
- Sub-par noise isolation performance.
The Drop Panda are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is likely too high to be suitable for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, or PS5 consoles.
The Drop + THX Panda are alright for wired gaming. Using their 1/8" TRS cable, they can be used on PCs, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles but can only receive audio, so you won't be able to use their mic. That said, they have a comfortable, well-built design and a warm sound profile that ensures dialogue is clear and accurate.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery.
The Drop Panda are just okay for phone calls. Their integrated mic does a decent job recording your voice. However, it struggles to separate speech from ambient noise around you, so whoever's on the other end of the line may have trouble hearing you clearly if you're calling from a busy street. These headphones also really struggle to block out ambient noise like the rumble of bus engines or ambient chatter around you.
- Comfortable, well-built design.
- Decent recording quality.
- Sub-par noise isolation performance.
- Mic struggles to separate your voice from ambient noise.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphone comes in one color variant: 'Black'. You can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Drop + THX Panda Headphones are closed-back planar magnetic headphones designed with audiophiles in mind. Out-of-the-box, they have a smooth, warm sound profile that ensures vocals and instruments sound clear, accurate, and detailed. While they lack a bit of a thumpy low-bass and have a dark treble range, you can customize their sound with the third-party My SoundID app. However, like other closed-back planar magnetic headphones like the Audeze Mobius, their passive soundstage isn't very immersive. They also lack high-end features like an active noise cancelling (ANC) system.
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The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 are better over-ear headphones than the Drop + THX Panda Wireless. The Razer are better-built, and have a more balanced sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have an active noise cancelling system that does an outstanding job of blocking out background noise, and you can customize their sound profile using their companion app's EQ presets. However, the Drop can connect with up to two devices at once.
The Beats Solo Pro and the Drop + THX Panda Wireless are for different uses. The Drop are audiophile over-ear headphones that are more comfortable, have a significantly better battery performance, and can pair with up to two devices at a time. However, the Beats are better for casual use. They have better build quality, a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and active noise cancelling, which can help block noise around you.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 are more versatile than the Drop + THX Panda Wireless. The Bose are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have an outstanding active noise cancelling system. They also have a better Bluetooth performance. However, the Drop have longer continuous battery life.
The Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are more versatile headphones than the Drop + THX Panda Wireless. The Sony are more comfortable, better-built, and have an outstanding noise isolation performance thanks to their active noise cancelling system. They also have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets. However, the Drop have a better battery performance and can pair with up to two devices at a time.
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