KEF M500 vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Series - Blackwire 5200 series
Weight 208 g 164.2 g Poly Blackwire C5220 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 90 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire C5220.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm KEF M500 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Type On-cable Boom
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-A cable - 21.7 cm
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Features - 280° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Poly Blackwire C5220
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying case
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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