Side by side comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.5 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 7.49 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 323 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than RIG 500 PRO HX headphones. |
| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| 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 | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX. |
| Max Input Power | 40 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB | 93 dB | RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 33 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 | 45 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| 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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