Final PORTA Wireless Headphones Weigh Just 40 Grams

Japanese headphone brand final has announced PORTA, an unusually light pair of wireless on-ear headphones. They weigh approximately 40g and use a slim wire headband instead of the broad padded band found on many larger models.

The announced Japanese price is ¥12,800 including tax, with launch planned for 23 October. Orange and black versions share the same main body, with the colour change coming from their ear pads.

Quick Reference

• Product: final PORTA wireless on-ear headphones.
• Weight: Approximately 40g.
• Connection: Bluetooth 5.4, supporting SBC and AAC audio codecs.
• Battery: Up to eight hours of music; approximately 1.5 hours to charge.

A Slimmer Approach To Headphone Comfort

The headband uses what final calls an Air Wire structure, designed to minimise both weight and the area touching the head. The small ear pads sit on the ears rather than surrounding them.

That makes PORTA an interesting alternative for someone who dislikes bulky headphones or having earbuds inside their ears. Fit remains personal, though: a low weight alone cannot tell you whether a particular pair will feel comfortable.

Everyday Listening Over Bluetooth

PORTA connects to a compatible phone, tablet or computer over Bluetooth, so a headphone socket is not needed. SBC and AAC describe the ways the music is encoded for that wireless connection; the Bluetooth version number is not a sound-quality score.

Final says the tuning aims to give voices some body in the lower midrange. That is the manufacturer’s description, not a listening verdict from Starting Out. The headphones also have an IPX4 splash-resistance rating and come with a dedicated USB-C charging cable.

Price And Replacement Pads

The ¥12,800 launch price and 23 October release apply to the Japanese announcement. They should not be treated as a confirmed UK price or release date. The ear pads are replaceable, with separate replacement pads planned for 2027.

What The Terms Mean

On Ear: A headphone design whose pads rest against the ears rather than enclosing them.

Codec: A method used to encode and decode digital audio. SBC and AAC are common Bluetooth examples.

Midrange: The part of the sound containing much of the human voice and many instruments.

IPX4: Protection against splashes. It does not mean the headphones can be submerged in water.

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