KEF M500 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. 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

KEF M500 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g -
Colour Classic -
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones)
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 20000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, balance control
CABLE KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Battery Type - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 14 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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