In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and HyperX CloudX Flight. 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 CloudX Flight |
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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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Weight | - | 298 g | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <2% | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 113 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX CloudX Flight 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 CloudX Flight |
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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 | 100 - 10000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX CloudX Flight. |
Audio Input Details | - | Bi-directional - 100 - 7000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -51 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 CloudX Flight |
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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 CloudX Flight |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | LED lights |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | HyperX CloudX Flight lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 CloudX Flight |
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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 |