RIG 500HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 200 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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 -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories - USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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