Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 208 g | 310 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | - | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 99 dB/mW | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | - | 40 hour(s) | |
| Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Protective pouch | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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