Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Razer BlackShark V2

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer BlackShark V2. 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. Razer BlackShark V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 262 g
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Mono, 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 BlackShark V2.
Sensitivity - -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length - 1.8 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer BlackShark V2
Included Accessories USB dongle USB sound card
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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