KEF M500 vs. JBL LIVE 670NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL LIVE 670NC. 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. JBL LIVE 670NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 219 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE 670NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - True Adaptive Noise Canceling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound, JBL Spatial Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 98 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 670NC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, 2 devices connectivity, Ambient Aware, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Audio Input Details - Beamforming
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track On/off, answer/end, voice assistant
CABLE KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 850 mAh
Battery Life - 65 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 50 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 65 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 40 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF): up to 33 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL LIVE 670NC
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying pouch, audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - Android phone, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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