KEF M500 vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and HyperX Cloud 3. 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. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 308 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black, red
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
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 Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 103 dB 100 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 17000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, mute button
CABLE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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