Panasonic RP-HS34 Sports Clip Earbuds
Cheap, sweat ready wired earbuds that stay put, if the clip suits your ears.
We bought 3.5mm Sport Running Ear Hook Earphone Headset for iPod MP3 MP4. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a well documented wired ear hook sport earbud with a 3.5 mm plug from a major brand, the same kind of product at a similar low price.
The short version
- Runners and gym goers using a device with a 3.5 mm jack
- Anyone whose earbuds keep falling out during exercise
- People who want a cheap spare pair for the gym bag
- Your phone has no headphone jack and you do not want a dongle
- You need a microphone for calls; look at the RP-HS34M instead
- Over the ear clips have never fit you comfortably
What owners like
- Stays in place through runs and gym sessions
- The clip height can be adjusted for a better seal and better sound
- Clear sound for the price
Common complaints
- The clip does not fit every ear shape
- No microphone on the basic RP-HS34
Based on Panasonic's published specifications, the Amazon listing, and Best Buy owner reviews of the RP-HS34M version, which shares the same buds and clip. Owner feedback is limited..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- May 2014
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Wired in-ear sport earbuds with an adjustable clip that hooks over each ear and a 3.5 mm plug, made to stay put while running or at the gym.
- Adjustable ear clip that wraps over the ear to hold each bud in place
- Water resistant, aimed at sweaty workouts
- Plain 3.5 mm plug for phones, iPods and MP3 players with a headphone jack
- A version with an inline microphone and controller is sold as the RP-HS34M
A fair choice for runners who still use a phone, MP3 player or iPod with a headphone jack and want buds that stay in place and shrug off sweat. The trade-offs are a plain wired design with no microphone on this version, and an ear clip that does not suit every ear shape.
How it compares
Specs
- Driver
- 14.3 mm, neodymium magnet
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz to 25 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 ohms at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB
- Maximum input
- 200 mW (IEC)
- Cord
- 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
- Plug
- 3.5 mm mini plug, nickel plated
- Weight
- 9.5 g without cord
- Water resistance
- Yes, per Panasonic
Questions
Are the Panasonic RP-HS34 sweat proof?
Panasonic lists them as water resistant. Its spec page does not give an IP rating.
Do they have a microphone?
The basic RP-HS34 does not. The RP-HS34M adds a microphone and controller.
Will they work with an iPhone?
Only with a Lightning or USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, since recent iPhones have no headphone jack.
How long is the cord?
1.2 m, or about 3.9 ft.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Panasonic Sports Clip Earbud Headphones RP-HS34-W
- Panasonic support: Features and specifications, headphones model RP-HS34
- Best Buy: Customer reviews, Panasonic Sport Clip Earbud Headphones RP-HS34M-W
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
