In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and ASTRO Gaming A30. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Height | - | 19.45 cm | |
Width | - | 16.36 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.1 cm | |
Weight | - | 342 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Transmitter: 1.3 cm x 4.88 cm x 1.43 cm / 3.2 g Microphone: 0.86 cm x 15.83 cm x 2.96 cm / 13.1 g |
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Colour | - | White | Navy | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | ASTRO Gaming A30 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | Moving coil dynamic |
MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional, omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Cable Type | Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 27 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Charging Time | - | 4.13 hour(s) |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Protective case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |