In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 236 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| 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 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 1X 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 1X |
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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 | 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 1X. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Audio cable | |
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| 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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