SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. RIG 500E PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and RIG 500E PRO. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. RIG 500E PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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.
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500E 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 500E PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB RIG 500E PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm RIG 500E PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
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 500E PRO
Controls - Microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
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
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 RIG 500E PRO
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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