Detailed comparison and review of RIG 400 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19 cm | - | |
Width | 19 cm | - | |
Depth | 10.3 cm | - | |
Weight | 210 g | 253 g | RIG 400 are lighter than RIG 400 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | 408 g | - | |
Colour | Forest camo | Black | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | RIG 400 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 400. |
Max Input Power | 40 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | 93 dB | RIG 400 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -45 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 42 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | RIG 400 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter | - | |
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Compatibility | Windows | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |