KEF M500 vs. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N. 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. Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 208 g 290 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Moonlight blue | Greyish black | Horizon green | Pale gold | Twilight red
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 103 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Titanium - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 34 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 34 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 48 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 6 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz, 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
OTHERS KEF M500 Sony h.ear on 2 Wireless NC WH-H900N
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying pouch
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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