KEF M500 vs. JBL E65BTNC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL E65BTNC. 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

KEF M500 vs. JBL E65BTNC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series - E Series
Weight 208 g 258 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Matte black | Blue | White
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL E65BTNC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 95 dB KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than JBL E65BTNC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Type On-cable On-cable
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Remote control
CABLE KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 610 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL E65BTNC
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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