Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer Kraken Ultimate. 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 Kraken Ultimate Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Weight - 390 g
Colour - Classic black
Earpad Material - Cooling gel-infused cushions
Headband Material - Aluminium, stainless steel
Recommended Use Computer Computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones 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 Kraken Ultimate.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Additional Functions LED lights RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken Ultimate
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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