Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series 500 Series -
Weight 155 g -
Colour Dark grey -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones)
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - 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
REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, balance control
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Cable Type - Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
FEATURES Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 14 hour(s) Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Included Accessories - USB dongle
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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