Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Razer Kraken V3

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer Kraken V3. 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 V3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-A
Weight - 372 g
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken V3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 - 96 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken V3 have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) Razer Chroma RGB
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
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 Kraken V3.
Sensitivity - -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken V3
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 V3
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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