KEF M500 vs. Sony WH-CH700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sony WH-CH700N. 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. Sony WH-CH700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 240 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black | Grey | Blue
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 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
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-CH700N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 7 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-CH700N offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 98 dB/mW KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-CH700N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
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 WH-CH700N
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Power Provided - 100 mW
Voltage Provided - 3.65 V
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 Sony WH-CH700N
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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