RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height 18.5 cm 19.3 cm
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 7.49 cm 8.74 cm
Weight 323 g 458 g RIG 500 PRO HX are lighter than RIG 500 PRO HX headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 -
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 33 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 45 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Volume -
CABLE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
CONNECTIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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