In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Sennheiser HD 450BT. 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 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 238 g | |
Colour | - | Black | White | |
Recommended Use | Computer | - | |
Gaming | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 18 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 450BT offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | 80 - 6000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT. |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | - |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | 600 mAh | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a higher battery capacity than Sennheiser HD 450BT. |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 30 hours | Sennheiser HD 450BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Sennheiser HD 450BT |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |