KEF M500 vs. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT. 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. Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 4.6 cm
Weight 208 g 190 g Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 8 - 21500 Hz Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 40 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 104 dB Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, phone/music mode, reject call
CABLE KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB charge cable
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 12 hours
Standby Time - 166 hours
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS KEF M500 Philips BASS+ SHB3175WT
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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