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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Recommended Use | Computer | |
Gaming | Yes |
Product Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 are wireless headphones with a detachable cable, which combines the advantages of both solutions. The wireless connection option offers freedom of movement while increasing the comfort of use. The detachable cable then provides a listening alternative in the event of a low battery caused by wireless listening.
The design of the headphones is around the ears. Because of this design, the headphone envelops the entire ear and isolates the ear better from surrounding noise when listening compared to for example on-ear headphones. With that, they offer high-quality listening without interference. However, they are most likely heavier by design and less practical for frequent carrying.
SOUND QUALITY Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | Better than 64 % of headphones rated. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Better than 75 % of headphones rated. |
Features | 16.8M RGB LED lighting (2 zones) |
The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 offers a frequency range of 20 - 20000 Hz. Overall, these headphones can reproduce sound up to 107 dB. However, be careful. Repeatedly playing music continuously at really high volumes can damage your hearing.
The device connected to the headphones also plays a role most times. The lower impedance value (approximately 100 to 150 Ohms) is suitable for playback from mobile phones, laptops or other portable players that do not have a powerful enough amplifier. The lower impedance will ensure that the required volume level is achieved with less power, thus extending the life of the player. However, at the same time, with lower impedance, there is more distortion of the sound. Headphones with a higher impedance of around 250 Ohms and above are then more suitable for playback from really powerful signal sources or using a headphone amplifier, otherwise the sound coming out of them might not be loud enough. At the same time, higher-impedance headphones will also ensure less distortion in the sound. In the case of these headphones, the impedance reaches the 16 Ohm value.
An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 40 mm.
MICROPHONE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Better than 94 % of headphones rated. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 20000 Hz | Better than 96 % of headphones rated. |
Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 has a boom–type microphone. A nice benefit of the microphone of the Headphones Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 is the Noise Canceling technology that suppresses ambient noise and allows a clearer sound recording to be captured.
Show moreREMOTE CONTROL Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, balance control |
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CABLE Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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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 |
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FEATURES Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Additional Functions | LED lights |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | Better than 97 % of headphones rated. |
Battery Life | 14 hour(s) | Worse than 52 % of headphones rated. |
These headphones have a battery capacity of 1200 mAh. In terms of headphone battery life as a significant factor in the purchase decision, it depends on what you want to use the headphones for and potentially how often you will be able to recharge them. Headphones with up to a few hours of battery life are more suitable for home use as they will require more frequent charging. Headphones with a battery life of around 10 hours or more are already more suitable for commuting and shorter journeys. However, nowadays you can also find headphones on the market that have a battery life in the higher tens to hundreds of hours. In this case, you do not have to worry about your headphones simply running out of power on longer journeys, and you will not have to deal with constant recharging. The battery life of the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 reaches up to 14 hour(s).
Show moreWIRELESS LINK Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz |
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CONNECTIONS Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW988 |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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