KEF M500 vs. Sennheiser HD 820

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sennheiser HD 820. 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. Sennheiser HD 820 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - wired
Weight 208 g 360 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic -
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Microfibre
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone -
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 6 - 48000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 103 dB/Vrms Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 300 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 820
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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