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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 7500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -20 dBFS/Pa |
REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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CABLE | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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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 |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | KEF M500 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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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 | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |