RIG 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 500HC PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.9 cm
Width - 16.8 cm
Depth - 8.66 cm
Weight 258 g 322 g RIG 500HC PRO are lighter than RIG 500HC PRO headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 500HC PRO 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 7 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HC PRO.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 500HC PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz RIG 500HC PRO offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 620 mAh
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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