RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO HX and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 500 PRO HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.5 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 7.49 cm -
Weight 323 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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 for Xbox 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 for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Impedance 33 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz RIG 500 PRO HX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 45 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Controls Volume -
CABLE RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 44 hour(s)
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 for Xbox
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO HX SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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