KEF M500 vs. JVC HA S100N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and JVC HA S100N. 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. JVC HA S100N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 270 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material - Protein leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S100N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Google Fast Pair
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 25 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
OTHERS KEF M500 JVC HA S100N
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying case, headphones cable, USB-C cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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