Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. 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 H9i |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.2 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 285 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | Natural | Black | Pine | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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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 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 95 dB/mW | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 24 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 H9i |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 2 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 770 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i |
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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 H9i |
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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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