RIG 800HS vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 800HS and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 800HS vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Product Type Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series - HD 500
Dimensions & Weight Details 290 g -
Colour - Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Home audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 800HS are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost, Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than RIG 800HS.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Controls Power on/off, microphone on/mute, master volume, game volume, chat volume -
CABLE RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS RIG 800HS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Included Accessories Wireless headset system base 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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