RIG 500HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 500HX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Weight 200 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 98 dB RIG 500HX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS RIG 500HX SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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