Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Pro |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired | |
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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 458 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | - | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 93 dB | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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