KEF M500 vs. V7 Essentials

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and V7 Essentials. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. V7 Essentials Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB
Height - 16.3 cm
Width - 15.2 cm
Depth - 5.1 cm
Weight 208 g 72.5 g V7 Essentials are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Computer
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 110 dB V7 Essentials have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm KEF M500 have a thicker diaphragm than V7 Essentials.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume
CABLE KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.8 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS KEF M500 V7 Essentials
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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