In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Colour | - | Black | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox 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 for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| 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. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) | - |
| MICROPHONE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 - 6500 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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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 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 for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| 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 for Xbox |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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