SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless and RIG 500 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 Pro Wireless vs. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 323 g
Colour White -
Body Material Aluminium, steel -
Headband Material - Metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
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 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% -
Sensitivity 102 dB 111 dB RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm RIG 500 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
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
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
TOS Link cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Battery Type Headset battery -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless RIG 500 PRO
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter, microphone windscreen, micro-USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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