RIG 500 PRO vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500 PRO and Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. 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

RIG 500 PRO vs. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 323 g -
Headband Material Metal -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - RIG 500 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 33 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm RIG 500 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988.
Features - 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones)
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 20000 Hz Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offer a larger microphone frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, balance control
CABLE RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Battery Type - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 14 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500 PRO Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988
Included Accessories - USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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