Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height - 19.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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%
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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 100 - 6500 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories USB dongle USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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