In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 7 |
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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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| Height | - | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | - | 322 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 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 | - | |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | 620 mAh | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a higher battery capacity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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