Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 22.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.7 cm | |
| Depth | - | 4 cm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 285 g | KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones. |
| Colour | Classic | Argilla grey | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | KEF M500 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 93 dB/mW | KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 20 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Bluetooth aptX technology | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional |
| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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| CABLE | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Cable Type | 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 770 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 21 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | KEF M500 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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