In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro 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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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | - | 517 g | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless |
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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 - 6500 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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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 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 |
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 Wireless |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | 700 mAh | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a higher battery capacity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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