RIG 400HS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 400HS and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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

RIG 400HS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series Gaming -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 236 g
Dimensions & Weight Details 210 g -
Colour White White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 400HS 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 1 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 400HS.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 400HS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 400HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories - Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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