Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 236 g
Colour - Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories USB dongle Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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