Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Features - 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones)
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off, balance control
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Battery Type - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 14 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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