KEF M500 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. 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. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight 208 g 275 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 30 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 132 dB Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response - 100 - 6800 Hz
Sensitivity - -37 dB
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Features - In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with 15 min charge): up to 10 hours
Standby Time - 21 days
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charge cable
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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