In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). 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 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | 3300 Series | |
| Height | - | 17.8 cm | |
| Width | - | 15.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 3.2 cm | |
| Weight | - | 64 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 90 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Omni-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 Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series). |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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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-A cable |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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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 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Poly Blackwire 3225 (3300 Series) |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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