Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. RIG 500E PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and RIG 500E PRO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. RIG 500E PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 323 g
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 500E 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 500E PRO.
Impedance 18 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 50 mm RIG 500E PRO have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E PRO
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E PRO
Controls 3-button remote Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i RIG 500E 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 500E 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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