In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. 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 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | - | 17.3 cm | |
Width | - | 16.7 cm | |
Depth | - | 6 cm | |
Weight | - | 142 g | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 100 - 20000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 91 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones 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 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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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-C cable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m |
FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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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 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |