In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. 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 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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| Height | - | 17.6 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9 cm | |
| Weight | - | 308 g | |
| Colour | - | White | Sebring black | Green | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.35% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 116 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | 100 - 7500 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. |
| Sensitivity | - | -20 dBFS/Pa |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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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 |
Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m USB extension cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | EPOS H3PRO Hybrid |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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