Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. HyperX Cloud II Gaming

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and HyperX Cloud II Gaming. 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. HyperX Cloud II Gaming Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 318 g
Colour - White, pink
Body Material - Aluminium frame
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
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 10 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud II Gaming offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud II Gaming 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 II Gaming
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
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
Audio / control cable
Cable Length - 1 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 HyperX Cloud II Gaming
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 II Gaming
Included Accessories USB dongle External USB control box, detachable microphone, 1 pairs of velour ear cushions
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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