In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE. 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 SE |
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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 | - | 380 g | |
Colour | - | Espresso | Steel grey | |
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 SE |
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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 SE 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 SE 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 SE |
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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 SE. |
Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
Sensitivity | - | -42 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 SE |
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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 SE |
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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 SE |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 SE lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 SE |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |