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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.5 m |
FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery | |
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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 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Barracuda X |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |