SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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 9X vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight - 323 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth Leatherette
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor Headset microphone 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 -38 dBV/Pascal -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories USB charging cable 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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