Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and SteelSeries Arctis 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 Pro Wireless |
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Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | 208 g | - | |
Colour | Classic | White | |
Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis 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 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 103 dB | 102 dB | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 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 Pro Wireless |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable USB cable - detachable TOS Link cable - detachable |
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Plated Connector | Gold | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | KEF M500 | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless |
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Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Wireless transmitter, microphone windscreen, micro-USB charging cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |