RIG 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of RIG 500HC PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 258 g 458 g RIG 500HC PRO are lighter than RIG 500HC PRO headphones.
Recommended Use Game console Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 500HC PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500HC PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, 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 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Volume -
CABLE RIG 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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