RIG 800HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of RIG 800HX and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 800HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details 290 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 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless 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 800HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 98 dB RIG 800HX 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 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional 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 Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, balance control, microphone on/mute Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE RIG 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) RIG 800HX lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS RIG 800HX 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 800HX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Wireless headset system base USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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