In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Skullcandy PLYR. 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 PLYR |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
| Weight | - | 315 g | |
| Colour | - | Black digi hype | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-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 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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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 |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic | |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Skullcandy PLYR lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| 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) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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