Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 517 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 Wireless |
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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 | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless. |
| 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 Wireless |
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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 Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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