Product Comparison: Plantronics RIG 500HX vs Plantronics RIG 500E

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Plantronics RIG 500HX Stereo Gaming Headset

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General Specifications

Brand

Plantronics

Model

RIG 500HX

RIG 500E

Origin

China

About the Product

Keep focused on your game with the sturdy, lightweight Plantronics rig 500Hx gaming headset. The earcups are made from soft memory-foam that shields your ears from most outside noises, allowing you to immerse yourself in the game.

The Plantronics RIG 500E is a unique, first-of-its-kind headset, developed over years and in collaboration with competitive gamers. From the makers of the tournament-grade, stadium-class headset Game Com Commander, it is designed from the ground up for competitive players.

Key Specs

Noise Canceling

Adjustable Headband

Yes

Detachable Microphone

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Plantronics RIG 500HX Stereo Gaming Headset

Outstanding noise canceling! The sound quality is outstanding!
Keeps outside noise at a minimum while enjoying the crisp sounds of the game.
Got this headset so as not to disturb my wife with all the noise.
The sound quality is exceptional and the noise canceling is unmatched.
Finally, the ability to still hear things around me is very nice too. Good noise cancelling.

Plantronics RIG 500E Lightweight E-Sports Edition Gaming Headset

I like the noise cancelling pair of earcovers.
My ears and head feel like a feather is barely touching them, and the noise cancellation is splendid!
I use the noise cancelling any time that I play Xbox alone or online with friends, with no complaints!
I can hear everything in game perfectly and still hear what's going on around me. Best headset I've ever owned.
The noise cancelling headphones that it comes with don't really cancel out a lot.

Size & Weight

Height

10.2 in.

11.7 in.

Width

9.4 in.

10.4 in.

Depth

4.3 in.

5.2 in.

Weight

8.81 oz.

7.05 oz.

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Headset

Ear Cushion Material

Memory foam

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

20 KHz

Sensitivity

111 dB

110 dB

Impedance

32 Ω

Headphone Driver

40 mm.

Operating Principle

Closed

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What customers say about "Headset"

Plantronics RIG 500HX Stereo Gaming Headset

The sound is so much better than I expected.
I love the way it sounds you can hear everything around you I recommend it to all my friends.
They fit well, even with glasses and sound decent. Can't really complain.
Sound is rich and lively my friends can hear me good.
Sound is amazing again for the price. For my pc I have a full 7.1 surround sound headset that naturally has far superior sound quality for gaming.

Plantronics RIG 500E Lightweight E-Sports Edition Gaming Headset

Bass sounds decent for a gaming headset. It's not overly muddy.
The surround sound is also good, I feel like I'm in the game.
Other then that, this has been utterly fantastic, the sound is smooth and crisp.
The sound quality is amazing, I can easily hear what is going on around me and where the sound is coming from.
Lightweight which is what i would expect. The sound quality is awesome!

Microphone

Microphone Output Sensitivity

-45 dB

Frequency Response

100-10000 Hz

Microphone Output Sensitivity

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What customers say about "Microphone"

Plantronics RIG 500HX Stereo Gaming Headset

The mic is very clear as are they via these cool looking headphones.
Lightweight enough for extended gaming sessions. Mic quality is good.
Sounds good. Great mic and easy activation by flipping the mic piece.
Cool design and sound quality is very good. Mic works with no issues or sound problems.
The sound and mic quality are great plus they are comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Plantronics RIG 500E Lightweight E-Sports Edition Gaming Headset

The mic is clear, and it's one of the most comfortable headsets I've ever worn.
The mic is also satisfactory and I've had no complaints on people not being able to hear me.
Both sets of ear cups are comfortable. The mic is great for noise reduction.
I have been told that the mic is clear and is very good and canceling background noise.
The mic is great as well. Contrary to some complaints it is noise cancelling so they are probably doing it wrong.

Features

Connector Size

3.5

3.5, USB

Cord Length

4.3 feet

Controls

Mic Mute, Turn Dolby on/off

Compatible Platform(s)

Xbox One, PS4

PC, Xbox One, PS4

Extras

Boosted bass, Noise-cancelling mic boom, Flip-up Mic, Ear cups shield you from background noise

7.1 Dolby technology, 24-bit audio renders studio sound, Easy-swap cables for USB and analog, Noise-canceling boom mic, Flip-up Mic, Lightweight Comfort

Cord Length

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What customers say about "Features"

Plantronics RIG 500HX Stereo Gaming Headset

They are light and very comfy I love the mute feature on the headset.
Boom mic is a bit odd to get used to but nice feature is swinging the boom all the way up mutes the sound.
The auto-mute feature on the mic is smooth as well.
I love the feature where you can hear yourself, which is supposed to help with any talking to loud problems.
The ability to still hear things around me is very nice too but works very bad wth lags.

Plantronics RIG 500E Lightweight E-Sports Edition Gaming Headset

I love the mic feature, all you have to do is flip it up and it mutes that's just brilliant.
The second feature I adore are the two ear muffs you got noise canceling and the second pair is soft and I use them when I watch YouTube or Netflix.
Super light weight and can be worn for hours with out ear pain because of over the ear design.
The only issue I can guess some users may have with this set is no volume control on the unit. To me that is a good thing.
I like that I have a choice in ear cups and USB/analog. Looks a perfect on my head because of the plastic headband.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

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