Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

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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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 ASTRO Gaming A30
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
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 ASTRO Gaming A30
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
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 ASTRO Gaming A30
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 ASTRO Gaming A30
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
Included Accessories USB dongle Protective case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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