In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. 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 A50 + Base Station |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
| Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
| Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | - | 380 g | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| 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% | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 118 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-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 A50 + Base Station |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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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 (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Standby Time | - | 20 months |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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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 A50 + Base Station |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Base station | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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