Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB. 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

Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 17 cm
Depth - 10 cm
Weight - 370 g
Colour - Pearl | Carbon | White
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 18 m
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Sensitivity - 109 dB +/- 3dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) -
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB.
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm
Sensitivity - -40 dB
Impedance - 2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Additional Functions LED lights RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Battery Type Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh 1200 mAh Both headphones are designed with the same battery capacity.
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 20 hour(s) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Included Accessories USB dongle USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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