In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and HyperX Cloud Flight 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 Flight S |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.965 cm | |
Width | - | 18.835 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.772 cm | |
Weight | - | 320 g | |
Body Material | - | Steel | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Flight S offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 99.5 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Flight 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 Flight S |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | 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 Flight S. |
Audio Input Details | - | Bi-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -40.5 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, microphone on/off, chat volume |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight 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 |
USB charge cable - 1 m |
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FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | HyperX Cloud Flight S lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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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 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |