In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 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 9 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 | 100 - 6500 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 |
USB charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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