KEF M500 vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Shure AONIC 50. 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

KEF M500 vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 208 g 334 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 100 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB 97 dB/mW KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 32 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Nickel
FEATURES KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS KEF M500 Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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