Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Trust GXT 498 FORTA. 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.

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Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 8.3 cm
Weight - 253 g
Colour - Black | White
Body Material - rABS plastic
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, cloth
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 3D sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB 100 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Trust GXT 498 FORTA have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) Rotatable ear cups
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz 100 - 17000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Trust GXT 498 FORTA.
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
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Cable Length - 1.2 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
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)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Included Accessories USB dongle Pop filter
Compliant Standards - RoHS 2011/65/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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