RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 7.49 cm -
Weight 323 g -
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
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 9 Wireless.
Impedance 33 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz RIG 500 PRO HX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 45 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Included Accessories Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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