KEF M500 vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Height - 17.6 cm
Width - 18.3 cm
Depth - 9 cm
Weight 208 g 308 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White | Sebring black | Green
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 5.2
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.35%
Sensitivity 103 dB 116 dB EPOS H3PRO Hybrid have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
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 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Form Factor - Built-in & removable boom
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 7500 Hz
Sensitivity - -20 dBFS/Pa
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
USB extension cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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