RIG 500HX vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and KEF M500. 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

RIG 500HX vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX KEF M500
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired
Weight 200 g 208 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Colour - Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 103 dB RIG 500HX have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX KEF M500
Type Boom On-cable
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX KEF M500
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE RIG 500HX KEF M500
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX KEF M500
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500HX KEF M500
Included Accessories - Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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