Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85

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In depth comparison and review of Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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.

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Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight - 275 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Computer Portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 30 m
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Headphones Form Factor Full size Over ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager Surround 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity - 132 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 85.
Sensitivity - -37 dB
Microphones Included - 10
REMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Controls Volume, power on/off, balance control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Cable Type Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Battery Type Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 14 hour(s) 24 hours Poly Voyager Surround 85 lasts longer on a single charge than the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Charging Time - 1 hours
WIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Poly Voyager Surround 85
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 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Included Accessories USB dongle Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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