Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i. 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.1 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | Natural | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium, fabric, rubber, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 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 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Headphones cable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1110 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 45 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 42 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H8i |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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