SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and RIG 400. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 19 cm
Width 21.59 cm 19 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 10.3 cm
Weight 363.1 g 210 g RIG 400 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - 408 g
Colour White | Black Forest camo | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 400 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 400.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB RIG 400 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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 - 42 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 400
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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