RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.5 cm 19.3 cm
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 7.49 cm 8.74 cm
Weight 323 g 517 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 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 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless.
Impedance 33 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz RIG 500 PRO HX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Volume -
CABLE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
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 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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