In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and RIG 500HC PRO. 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 500HC PRO |
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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 | - | |
Weight | - | 258 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500HC PRO |
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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 500HC PRO 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 500HC PRO. |
Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 111 dB | RIG 500HC PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | RIG 500HC PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500HC PRO |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Mono, 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 | - | 42 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Mute function |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500HC PRO |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500HC PRO |
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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 500HC PRO |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | RIG 500HC PRO |
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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 500HC PRO |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |