Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Razer Barracuda X

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer Barracuda X. 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. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 96 dB/mW
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 - Razer Triforce titanium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Cardioid (uni-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 Razer Barracuda X.
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Razer Barracuda X lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories USB dongle USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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