Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset

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

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Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 286 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm Composite - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Form Factor 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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset cable
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
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 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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