Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 255 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| 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 WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 104.5 dB/mW | Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than KEF M500. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 38 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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