KEF M500 vs. HyperX Cloud II Gaming

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and HyperX Cloud II Gaming. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. HyperX Cloud II Gaming Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 318 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White, pink
Body Material Aluminium alloy Aluminium frame
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
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 - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud II Gaming offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 103 dB 98 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud II Gaming.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud II Gaming have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud II Gaming microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1 m
Audio / control cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS KEF M500 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter External USB control box, detachable microphone, 1 pairs of velour ear cushions
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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