Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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 559 vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 50 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones)
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Form Factor - 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 Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Controls - Volume, power on/off, balance control
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Battery Type - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 14 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Included Accessories - USB dongle
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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