Dell Alienware AW988 Wireless Gaming Headset with Boom Microphone

SKU: DEAW988

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Adam Z : i like gamingAlaina G : good qualityWendy K : My son researched it & found good reviews. It was a gift for him.Carolina M : Its good

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2020-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Alright for computer, no Bluetooth, old technology

I should have read the description better. Wireless doesn't necessarily mean Bluetooth, it uses a USB dongle. The sound is alright, no noise cancelling, the loudness isn't good enough to listen to loud music. They are an okay product, nothing out of the ordinary. Too expensive for what they are, simple dongle, wired, no noise cancelling, standard sound headphones.

RositaGiron

2020-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Never had more trouble out of a gaming headset in my life.

Upon receiving the headset my first thoughts were that they looked amazing. But after trying to set them up on my Alienware laptop I quickly found out that they were almost worthless. The alienware command center doesn't recognize the device nor does the sound center. So setting up the EQ presets is impossible. Crazy how an Alienware headset would be so buggy with an alienware laptop. Other than that they look great and are comfy. I cant really comment on sound because I haven't been able to use their full potential.

KaoticYoshi

2020-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Worst

You pay this kind of money you would expect battery to last longer than 4 hours. Worst purchase ever seriously. I always hear alienware was best and reviews said so. What a waste dont waste money seriously never been more dissatisfied in life. Dont make my mistake.

Ejs

2020-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great sound quality, but not loud enough

I wish I could give this 5 stars, I really want to; however, it’s just not loud enough. It leaves one wanting more.

Brad

2020-01-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

superheadset

great headset amazing sound what you get from alienware

colin

2020-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Priced to high

You can buy the same quality headset cheaper great headset good sound

Hunter270d

2020-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent choice for comfortable set and sound

extremely comfortable over the ear. easily turn off mic by pushing the boom up. battery life has been over 12 hours, charging overnight. honestly the best fitting headphones I have had in a long time. sound quality is better than my Logitech G930 wireless set

Johnny

2020-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

5 stars

Great headset overall. Has a drop down Mic that mutes when you put it back up and its ver comfortable. Audio is amazing and clear. Best headset ive ever had.

Japheth

2020-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very happy with the Alienware wireless gaming Headset

very happy with the Alienware wireless gaming Headset

mdmseal

2020-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great headset

Very good sound quality coupled with a fantastic microphone makes the gaming experience a lot better

Liam

2019-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

All around great headset.

Amazing battery life, easy to connect, instant driver install with Alienware rig. Sound and mic are amazing.

Sean

2019-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AW988

Works great with Alienware Command Center. The biggest reason to get it to keep all RGB accessories together in one program. They sound great.

Dkerchner

2019-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amamzing worth the Money!

Amamzing! A must have for Gamers that tend to play all day! Most headsets start to hurt your ears after a while but not these! I love them!

Robert

2019-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

love them!

I love the quality of them! Sounds great just had to adjust a bit of the equalizer but other than that great product!

Carlos

2019-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality gaming headset

Excellent sound and ease of use. Setup was a snap.

Richard H.

2019-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not worth it if you have an alien ware laptop.

The headphone would not work as soon as I got them and their tech staff said it was because I didn’t have alien ware laptop.

Kamm

2019-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Needs fixin'

Software refused to install, even remote install with Alienware Tech, for an hour, still unable to install software....

Jesus S.

2019-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Quality

It is comfortable and good sound. Only bad thing would be the short battery life. I get about 1hr to 1.5hrs

AndrewCRH

2019-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset - AW988 - Review

The headset (Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset - AW988 is comfortable and provides a superior sound. The best set I have purchased and used to date. Thank you, Ken G.

KenG

2019-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great But Could Be Better

I Like The Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset - AW988 It Has Really Great Sound and I Really Like That It Doesn't Cost $300.00 or More For Wireless Headset The Only Thing That I Do Not Like is It Dose Not Have Dolby Atoms or I Don't Think it Dose Have it I Not See Anything About It

Hunter

2019-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Just works!

Headphone is very good. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star is that headphone is a bit bulky.

Syed

2019-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great wireless headphones

Great wireless headphones. The only thing I wish it had a choice between noise canceling and being able to hear around me. The other thing would being able to adjust the automated voice in your ear. Other than that. I am very please and they are the best pair I own.

Love t.

2019-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Alienware gaming headset.

Noise cancellation is great but not really that loud for the price you pay.

jes3256

2019-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Heck yes headset

Easily the best PC gaming headset I've ever owned, massive range. I easily walk to the first floor opposite side of the house and still stay connected without issue.

Robert

2019-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AW988 headset wireless

No complains about these headsets, good sound, fits comfortable . Only con is that my head/skull is weird shape so the ARC above my head doesn’t look as normal . Haha.

Jasón

2019-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Quality sound

Really good headphones, the only thing that is missing is that they are not Bluetooth, they use a wireless USB adapter

Alvaro

2019-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Nice Headset.

Nice headset. Way too much for what you get. Didn't work well with all internet chat options and doesn’t keep a good charge. Very comfortable to wear and love how you can keep the Bluetooth plug in the headset when not using.

Joe

2019-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

NOT WORTHY

Dongle broke accidentally. And the customer service says there is no way to repair. Disappointed. Overwall quality is medium level. Not worth it.

HaoZ

2019-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

they are to big

i got this Alienware Headset two months ago i don t like it they are to big like i m cooking my ears

camero J.

2019-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

they are to big

i got this Alienware Headset two months ago i don t like it they are to big like i m cooking my ears

camero

Dell AW988 Specifications

Headphones

Headphones

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  • Form Factor

    Full size

  • Connectivity Technology

    Wireless

  • Wireless Technology

    2.4GHz radio frequency

  • Sound Output Mode

    Stereo

  • Frequency Response

    20 - 20000 Hz

  • Impedance

    16 Ohms

  • Max Sound Pressure

    107 dB

  • Diaphragm

    1.6" (4.06cm)

  • Functions

    16.8m RGB LED lighting (2 zones)

Microphone

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  • Type

    Boom

  • Microphone Operation Mode

    Uni-directional

  • Frequency Response

    150Hz to 6.5kHz

  • Active Noise Canceling

    Yes

Remote Control

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  • Controls

    Volume, power on/off, balance control

Connections

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  • Type

    USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
    AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)

  • Battery

    Lithium-ion

  • Capacity

    1200 mAh

  • Run Time (Up To)

    Up to 15 hours of battery life (AlienFX turned off) and Up to 8.7 hours of battery life (AlienFX turned on)

General

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  • Designed For

    Alienware Aurora R8 Desktop
    G3 15 3590 Gaming Laptop

  • Dimensions (HxWxL)

    7.59 x 7.47 x 3.67" (19.28 x 18.97 x 9.32cm)

  • Weight

    0.84 lbs (0.38kg) (without dongle)

  • UPC Code

    884116253594

About Dell AW988

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Purchase

By Gunner353

I replaced my Studio Wireless Headphones (absolute trash and waste of $400 with these and have been very happy with them. I am not an audiophile nor a heavy gamer, so don't have a ton of experience with headphones, but here are my thoughts/suggestions: Pro's - Very comfortable | The ear pieces are large so they don't pinch the top of your ear lobe like my beats did. They fit snug, but not so tight that they give you a headache like my previous headphones did. The fabric on the ear pieces is...

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Comfortable and fantastic audio

By Matt

I've used these almost 2 months now and can safely say these are as good or better than my old Logitech G930 I was replacing. The headset is very comfortable, even during long play sessions. And the audio - both headset and microphone - is fantastic. I use these mostly on PC, but have used them on the PS4 and they work well, with better audio quality than the G930. My one gripe is that the headset has a separate application to manage the settings and AlienFX instead of showing up in Alien...

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Gaming headset designed for the most dedicated audiophile. Lightweight design with crystal-clear communication and iconic Alienware style.

Iconic by design

Customize your lighting
16.8M RGB lighting with two zones and AlienFX allow personalized in-game lighting and looks, so your games and accessories reflect your style. Program effects, colors, brightness, tempo and custom animations on over 150 supported games. You also have the ability to create and download unique themes.

Mindfully made
We designed our gaming headset both strong and lightweight with ultra-premium materials for maximum comfort and stylish wearability. With a well-made headband, comfortable ear cushions with moisture-wicking fabric and easy-access controls, you can game for hours and look good doing it.

Take sound seriously

Don't miss a beat
Your headphones take you deep into the game with sophisticated sound technology. Expect polished, professional in-game sounds with Alienware 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound and a clear, broad acoustic signature. Hi-fidelity 40mm neodymium drivers round out the deep, rich bass and expansive soundscape for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Amplify the action
Multiplayer games demand crystal-clear communication. Make sure your entire team hears every directive and every battle cry with the enhanced, uni-directional, noise-canceling mic with natural voice communication.

Made for your marathon sessions

Game all day (or night)
Built with a lightweight, comfortable design, the Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset is specifically crafted to let you game for hours with ease. Your breathable ear cushions rotate to fit just how you want them and the microphone has an extendable boom mic that lets you tuck it up and out of the way when you're gaming solo.

Ditch the cables. Get into the game
High-performance wireless means you clear your game space of cables. Equipped with lag-free 2.4Gz wireless and a 40-foot range, your headset lets you stay connected, even during snack breaks.

Long live your battery
Your headset has up to 15 hours of wireless gameplay per charge. And when there's no need for wireless, just plug into the 3.5mm audio port - or pair with your mobile phone or gaming console - until your next marathon session.

What's in the box:

  • Dell Alienware AW988 Wireless Gaming Headset with Boom Microphone
  • USB Dongle
  • Micro-USB to USB Cable
  • Mini-Phone 3.5mm to Mini-Phone 3.5mm Cable
  • Dell 2 Year Limited Warranty