KEF M500 vs. Skullcandy Riff

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Skullcandy Riff. 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. Skullcandy Riff Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 18.05 cm
Width - 15.55 cm
Depth - 7.18 cm
Weight 208 g 160 g Skullcandy Riff are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Crimson | White, crimson | Grey | Blue, sunset, speckle | Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
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 -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 103 dB 98 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy Riff.
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 -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 280 mAh
Battery Life - 12 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 Skullcandy Riff
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter USB charging cable (120cm)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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