Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. JBL Quantum 100X

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and JBL Quantum 100X. 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. JBL Quantum 100X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.7 cm
Width - 14.2 cm
Depth - 7 cm
Weight - 220 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound, QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 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 JBL Quantum 100X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-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 JBL Quantum 100X.
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset cable - angled - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 JBL Quantum 100X
Included Accessories USB dongle Wind shield
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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