Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 236 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | White | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 93 dB | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | On-cable | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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