Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Canyon HSC-1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Canyon HSC-1. 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. Canyon HSC-1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour - Black / red
Earpad Material - Leather
Recommended Use Computer -
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 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.
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz 30 - 16000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Canyon HSC-1.
Sensitivity - -54 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Canyon HSC-1
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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