KEF M500 vs. JBL TUNE 720BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL TUNE 720BT. 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. JBL TUNE 720BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 220 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black | Blue | Purple | White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 101 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than JBL TUNE 720BT.
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 -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C charge cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Features - Multipoint Pairing, VoiceAware
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life - 76 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth ON): up to 76 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL TUNE 720BT
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Audio cable, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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