Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Razer Kraken X Lite

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Razer Kraken X Lite. 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 X Lite Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 21 cm
Width - 16 cm
Depth - 8.8 cm
Weight - 230 g
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken X Lite 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 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X Lite offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Sensitivity - 109 dB
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 - Neodymium magnet
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
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 Kraken X Lite.
Sensitivity - -45 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume control
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Razer Kraken X Lite
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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