Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 7.49 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 323 g | RIG 500 PRO HX are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | 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 | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
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 5 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 5. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 33 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | 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, retractable microphone | Mute function |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO HX |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | 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 |