KEF M500 vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of KEF M500 and Trust GXT 498 FORTA. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 8.3 cm
Weight 208 g 253 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black | White
Body Material Aluminium alloy rABS plastic
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, cloth
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 3D sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 103 dB 90 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Trust GXT 498 FORTA.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 100 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Trust GXT 498 FORTA have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Rotatable ear cups
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 17000 Hz
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m -
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Pop filter
Compliant Standards - RoHS 2011/65/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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