RIG 500HC PRO vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of RIG 500HC PRO and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 258 g -
Earpad Material - Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HC PRO.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 92 dB RIG 500HC PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500HC PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
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 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS RIG 500HC PRO SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories - Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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