KEF M500 vs. Sharkoon B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sharkoon B1. 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. Sharkoon B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g -
Colour Classic Jet black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, computer, conference
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 100 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 103 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm
Sensitivity - -40 dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Microphone on/mute
CABLE KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.1 m
Headset extension cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.1 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 Sharkoon B1
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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