Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and RIG 500 PRO. 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 323 g
Colour Black | White -
Headband Material - Metal
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 111 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than RIG 500 PRO.
Impedance 18 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm RIG 500 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Controls 3-button remote Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500 PRO
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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