RIG 800HS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 800HS and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight - 253 g
Dimensions & Weight Details 290 g -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
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 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 800HS.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB RIG 800HS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Power on/off, microphone on/mute, master volume, game volume, chat volume Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS RIG 800HS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Wireless headset system base -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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