In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.7 cm | - | |
| Width | 17.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | - | |
| Weight | 353 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | 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 | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 7 offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 50 - 20000 Hz | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, balance control |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable Audio cable |
Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Additional Functions | - | LED lights |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | 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 | 24 hour(s) | 14 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | USB dongle | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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