Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Microsoft Xbox 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 Xbox Wireless Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 312 g
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless 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 Wireless Headset
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Microsoft Xbox 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 Xbox Wireless Headset
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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