RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX and SteelSeries Arctis 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 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.5 cm 18.9 cm
Width 18.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 7.49 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 323 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than RIG 500 PRO HX headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 98 dB RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 33 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz RIG 500 PRO HX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 45 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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