KEF M500 vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. 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. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 250 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone -
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 103 dB 96 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 32 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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