In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
Width | - | 18.4 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | - | 273 g | |
Colour | - | White | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 | - | 114 dB +/- 3dB | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. |
Sensitivity | - | -41 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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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 |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable |
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FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |