AKG N60NC vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and KEF M500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N60NC vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Weight 199.4 g 208 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 103 dB AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC KEF M500
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC KEF M500
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE AKG N60NC KEF M500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC KEF M500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC KEF M500
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG N60NC KEF M500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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