RIG 505 LAVA vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of RIG 505 LAVA and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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

RIG 505 LAVA vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight - 363.1 g
Colour - White | Black
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 505 LAVA.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 111 dB 98 dB RIG 505 LAVA have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - RIG 505 LAVA 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 -45 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls - Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type - Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS RIG 505 LAVA SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories - USB ChatMix Dial
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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