Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 323 g | RIG 500 PRO are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Headband Material | - | Metal | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| 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 | 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. |
| Max Input Power | - | 40 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 111 dB | RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 33 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | RIG 500 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| 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 | -48 dB | -45 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 42 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Mute function |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Audio cable |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | RIG 500 PRO |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |