RIG 500HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and SteelSeries Arctis Pro. 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 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.7 cm
Width - 16.6 cm
Depth - 8.99 cm
Weight 200 g 426 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Colour - White
Body Material - Aluminium, steel
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, computer
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Pro offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 102 dB RIG 500HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
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
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headset cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
TOS Link cable - detachable
Audio adaptor - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
FEATURES RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Additional Functions - LED backlight
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis Pro
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 Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC
Included Accessories - Microphone windscreen
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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