Beats Solo3 vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 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

Beats Solo3 vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired
Height 19.8 cm -
Weight 215 g 208 g KEF M500 are lighter than Beats Solo3 headphones.
Colour Club red | Club yellow | Club white | Club navy | Rose gold | Brick red | Break blue | Turf green | Matt silver | Pop blue | Matte black | Asphalt gray | Matte gold | Satin silver | Satin gold | Red, defiant black | Pop indigo | Blade grey | Black | Pop magenta | Pop violet | Gloss black | White gloss | Silver | Gold | Grey Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Form Factor Built-in -
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Cable Type RemoteTalk cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable
2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 40 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Beats Solo3 KEF M500
Included Accessories Carrying case Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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