KEF M500 vs. JBL Quantum 360X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and JBL Quantum 360X. 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 Quantum 360X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 208 g 253 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 115 dB JBL Quantum 360X have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 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 Quantum 360X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Audio / USB adapter
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Battery Type - Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life - 22 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (Bluetooth connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 1 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Modulation Type - GFSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS KEF M500 JBL Quantum 360X
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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