KEF M500 vs. JBL Quantum 100P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL Quantum 100P. 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. JBL Quantum 100P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.7 cm
Width - 14.2 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight 208 g 220 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW 20 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 96 dB/mW KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 100P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 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 JBL Quantum 100P
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume
CABLE KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 100P
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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