Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Turtle Beach Recon 500. 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 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour - Arctic camo
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Metal
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
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 60 mm Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Mute, volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Additional Functions LED lights ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Battery Type Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Turtle Beach Recon 500
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 500
Included Accessories USB dongle Sticker
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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