In depth comparison and review of ASTRO A20 and Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. 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 | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 320 g | - | |
| Colour | Black, green | Navy, Call of Duty | Silver, Call of Duty | Black, blue | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.14 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, 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. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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) | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 20000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off | Volume, power on/off, balance control |
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| CABLE | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 50 cm |
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 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Additional Functions | - | LED lights |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 14 hour(s) | ASTRO A20 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| WIRELESS LINK | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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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 | ASTRO A20 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | USB dongle | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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