RIG 400 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 400 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 400 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE RIG 400 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
FEATURES RIG 400 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS RIG 400 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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)
OTHERS RIG 400 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter -
Compatibility Windows -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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