Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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 800 S vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight 330 g 323 g RIG 500 PRO HX are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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