SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 800HD

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and RIG 800HD. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. RIG 800HD Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 290 g RIG 800HD are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 800HD 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 800HD.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB RIG 800HD 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 SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Form Factor - 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 -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 800HD
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Master volume, game volume, chat volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 1500 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 RIG 800HD
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB charging cable, wireless headset system base
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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