In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | - | 307 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | - | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | - |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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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 |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection | |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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