RIG 500HX vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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 500HX vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Weight 200 g 232 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Earpad Material Memory foam Plush, textured fabric
Recommended Use Game console Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - EPOS Voice
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - Audio prompts
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Controls Microphone on/mute -
CABLE RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
FEATURES RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 81 day
Charging Time - 220 min
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS RIG 500HX EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II
Included Accessories - Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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