In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Pro |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired | |
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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | - | 458 g | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 38 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 Nova Pro |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 - 10000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | - |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 Pro |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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