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Alienware AW988 Wireless Gaming Headset
Tech Specs
Quick Specs
General
Headphones
Microphone
Remote Control
Wireless Link
Connections
- USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
- AUX input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Miscellaneous
- Micro-USB to USB cable - detachable
- Mini-phone 3.5 mm to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
Power
Manufacturer Warranty
Compatibility Information
- Alienware Area-51m, Aurora R8, M15
- Dell G3 15 3590
- Dell G7 15 7590, 17 7790
Alienware AW988 Wireless Gaming Headset
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Features & Design
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.
Unlock the full features of your headset, download the Alienware Command Center. Compatible with Windows 10 R3 or later.
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. |
MASTER YOUR CONTROLS
Tailor your sound settings in either the Alienware Command Center or the Headset Center to enhance gaming, music and movies. Then adjust on the fly with a click of the audio preset button on the headset’s left ear cup.
Alienware Command Center: Create profiles and tweak settings within the Command Center’s Sound Center. Program specific game genres for more dynamic cues. Change focus from team chats to gameplay with the volume mixer. And count on audio prompts to deliver notifications on connections, mic status and battery levels. Available on the new Alienware 15 and 17 laptops or the new Alienware Area-51 desktop.
Headset Center: Select from preset EQ profiles or create your own. Adjust audio effects like bass boost, reverb, and volume. Customize your mic settings, including leveler, noise cancellation and voice-shaper. And enable audio recon in specific games to localize sound through a custom overlay and indicator. Available on the Alienware Aurora desktop or non-Alienware systems.
MASTER YOUR CONTROLS
| Tailor your sound settings in either the Alienware Command Center or the Headset Center to enhance gaming, music and movies. Then adjust on the fly with a click of the audio preset button on the headset’s left ear cup. Alienware Command Center: Create profiles and tweak settings within the Command Center’s Sound Center. Program specific game genres for more dynamic cues. Change focus from team chats to gameplay with the volume mixer. And count on audio prompts to deliver notifications on connections, mic status and battery levels. Available on the new Alienware 15 and 17 laptops or the new Alienware Area-51 desktop. Headset Center: Select from preset EQ profiles or create your own. Adjust audio effects like bass boost, reverb, and volume. Customize your mic settings, including leveler, noise cancellation and voice-shaper. And enable audio recon in specific games to localize sound through a custom overlay and indicator. Available on the Alienware Aurora desktop or non-Alienware systems. |
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.
Ports & Slots
1. Power on/off | 2. Game/chat volume mixer | 3. Mic mute | 4. Volume | 5. Audio preset | 6. Charging port (for USB Type-A to Micro USB) | 7. Aux-in port | 8. Battery light indicator | 9. USB wireless dongle
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 7.59" (192.76mm)| Width: 7.47" (189.83mm)| Length: 3.67" (93.12mm) | Starting weight (without dongle): 0.84lb (0.38kg)
Essential accessories for your Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset
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Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard | AW768
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Alienware Elite Gaming Mouse | AW958
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Alienware Advanced Gaming Keyboard | AW568
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Alienware Advanced Gaming Mouse | AW558
Experience great gaming with an all-purpose Gaming Mouse with AlienFX lighting (RGB) featuring 5000 DPI, 9 programmable buttons and iconic Alienware design
Alienware Vindicator Backpack 17.3
Designed to impress, the Alienware Vindicator Backpack boasts an extremely durable exterior with room in its 3 main compartments to protect your goods.
| Gaming headset designed for the most dedicated audiophile. Lightweight design with crystal-clear communication and iconic Alienware style. |