KEF M500 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. 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. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.3 cm
Width - 18.4 cm
Depth - 8.7 cm
Weight 208 g 273 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 2dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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