RIG 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of RIG 500HC PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 258 g 517 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 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 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 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500HC PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, 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 500HC PRO 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 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Volume -
CABLE RIG 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 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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