In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Weight | 208 g | - | |
| Colour | Classic | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox 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 for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
| 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 for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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