KEF M500 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 180 g Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White | Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 32000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 105 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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