Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Microsoft Modern Wireless 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 17.2 cm
Width - 16.4 cm
Depth - 6 cm
Weight - 136 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Computer Portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 30 m
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
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 Wireless 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 Wireless Headset.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
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 Wireless Headset.
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
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FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
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 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset
Included Accessories USB dongle USB dongle, USB charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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