Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G and KEF M500. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Weight - 208 g
Colour Black | White Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use - Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30G offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm KEF M500 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Controls 3-button remote Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Cable Type - 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30G KEF M500
Included Accessories Soft bag Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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