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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume |
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CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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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 |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB wireless receiver | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |