Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour - Midnight blue | White | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam, cloth
Headband Material - Foam, leatherette, metal
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
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
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 16 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) ProSpecs glasses relief system
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
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 -
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, microphone sensitivity selection
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Additional Functions LED lights Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Battery Type Lithium Ion Amplifier battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 lasts longer on a single charge than the Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2.
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
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 4-pole)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Included Accessories USB dongle Turtle Beach sticker
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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