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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired | |
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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 |
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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 | - | |
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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume | - |
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CABLE | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - |
CONNECTIONS | RIG 500 PRO HX | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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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 |