RIG 500HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight 200 g 363.1 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 98 dB RIG 500HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-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 -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories - USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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