In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense. 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 Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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| Weight | - | 344 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 HyperSense |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense 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 HyperSense have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 HyperSense. |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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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 |
USB cable - 2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 2 m |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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