Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and RIG 500 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 323 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Headband Material | - | Metal | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | RIG 500 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO. |
Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 111 dB | RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 33 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | RIG 500 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Controls | - | Microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Audio cable |
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Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | RIG 500 PRO |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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