In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and RIG 500 PRO HX. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Height | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 7.49 cm | |
| Weight | - | 323 g | |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 111 dB | RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 33 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -45 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 45 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Mute function |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.3 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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