SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
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 - 45 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 500 PRO HX
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 500 PRO HX
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 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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