In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 | - | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | - | 321 g | |
| Colour | - | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S 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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| 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 | 50 - 18000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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