KEF M500 vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and HyperX Cloud Alpha. 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. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 336 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black, red | Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy Aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
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
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 103 dB 98 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Impedance 32 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity - -43 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Detachable microphone
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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