RIG 400HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 400HX and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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

RIG 400HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 236 g
Dimensions & Weight Details 210 g -
Colour Urban camo White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 400HX 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 400HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 400HX 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 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, 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 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE RIG 400HX 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 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS RIG 400HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 400HX 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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