Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND. 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. CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.6 cm
Width - 18.4 cm
Depth - 7.8 cm
Weight - 282 g
Colour - Carbon
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound
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 HS65 SURROUND 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 HS65 SURROUND
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
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 HS65 SURROUND.
Sensitivity - -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 2dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
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FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming HS65 SURROUND
Included Accessories USB dongle 7.1 surround USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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