Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. RIG 500HC PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and RIG 500HC 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 800 S vs. RIG 500HC PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g 258 g RIG 500HC PRO are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black -
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono, uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S RIG 500HC PRO
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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