In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT. 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 VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Colour | - | Slate | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 18 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | aptX HD | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Sensitivity | - | 109 dB +/- 3dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable 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 VIRTUOSO RGB XT. |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | - |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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 USB-A cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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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 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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