In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming. 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 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 275 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <2% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 95.5 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming 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 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -40 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control | Volume |
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| CABLE | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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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 |
Headset cable - 2.5 m Audio / control cable - 15 cm |
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| FEATURES | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Additional Functions | LED lights | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 | HyperX Cloud Stinger S - Gaming |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle | USB adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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