In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 228 g | |
| Colour | - | Mod white | True black | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| 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 | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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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 |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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