In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 107 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 microphone 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 SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, balance control |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | LED lights |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Battery Type | - | Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 14 hour(s) |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4GHz |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB dongle | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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