Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Shure SRH940. 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. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26 cm
Width - 25.7 cm
Depth - 10.5 cm
Weight - 322 g
Colour - Silver
Recommended Use Computer Professional audio, home audio
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940 offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance 16 Ohm 42 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 Shure SRH940
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control -
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Shure SRH940
Included Accessories USB dongle Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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