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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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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 |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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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 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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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 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Pop filter | |
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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 |