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Alienware
Alienware AW Pro Wireless
Alienware AW Pro Wireless gaming headset
Sound & noise cancelling
4.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.9
1.05.0
A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top 10% of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 19 of the 154 we've cataloged.
8.1/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling8.1
0.010.0
At 8.1, its noise cancelling beats 75% of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 12 of the 154 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
75 hAbove average75 h
8 h90 h
above average for gaming headsets — based on 89 of 154 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.341%5.226%5.021%5.17%
5.3 is the most common — on 41% of the 61 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 154).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ26%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c11%
2.4GHZ appears on 26% of the 208 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 154).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 75 h
- Battery Life Anc On
- 35 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 15 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- 2.4ghz, bluetooth, wired-usb-c
- Dongle Connector
- USB-C
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz + Bluetooth
- Console Certification
- PlayStation Official Licensed
- USB Charging
- Yes
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam
- Material Headband
- Leatherette with memory foam
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Chat Mix
- Yes
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Detachable boom
- Noise Reduction Type
- AI-powered noise reduction
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Count
- 2
- Microphone
- Yes
- Sidetone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- Yes
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Count
- 2
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-40000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 40000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos
Design
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Foldable
- No
- Weight
- 315 g
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Alienware AW Pro WirelessSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 16.9 |
| 25 | 17.0 |
| 32 | 17.1 |
| 40 | 16.7 |
| 50 | 15.8 |
| 63 | 14.9 |
| 80 | 11.1 |
| 100 | 8.3 |
| 125 | 4.1 |
| 160 | 1.6 |
| 200 | -0.8 |
| 250 | -2.1 |
| 315 | -2.5 |
| 400 | -2.9 |
| 500 | -2.8 |
| 630 | -2.1 |
| 800 | -0.5 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.3 |
| 1600 | 6.2 |
| 2000 | 6.5 |
| 2500 | 8.5 |
| 3150 | 11.3 |
| 4000 | 11.2 |
| 5000 | 12.6 |
| 6300 | 14.0 |
| 8000 | 12.6 |
| 10000 | 6.5 |
| 12500 | 3.1 |
| 16000 | 0.2 |
| 20000 | -7.7 |
Alienware AW Pro Wireless
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.4 |
| 26 | 0.1 |
| 33 | -0.3 |
| 41 | -0.7 |
| 52 | -0.5 |
| 65 | -2.5 |
| 82 | -4.2 |
| 103 | -3.6 |
| 130 | -1.9 |
| 163 | 0.7 |
| 205 | 4.8 |
| 259 | 8.7 |
| 325 | 11.3 |
| 410 | 9.0 |
| 516 | 9.1 |
| 613 | 10.3 |
| 772 | 14.4 |
| 972 | 18.5 |
| 1220 | 22.5 |
| 1540 | 24.5 |
| 1940 | 25.5 |
| 2440 | 37.4 |
| 3070 | 35.8 |
| 3870 | 41.4 |
| 4870 | 42.5 |
| 6130 | 43.9 |
| 7720 | 49.1 |
| 9720 | 43.5 |
| 12200 | 34.1 |
| 15400 | 25.6 |
| 19400 | 30.8 |
Alienware AW Pro Wireless
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -3.1 |
| 26 | -0.6 |
| 33 | -0.2 |
| 41 | 8.6 |
| 52 | 16.5 |
| 65 | 14.4 |
| 82 | 18.8 |
| 103 | 21.0 |
| 130 | 21.1 |
| 163 | 21.2 |
| 205 | 24.2 |
| 259 | 23.4 |
| 325 | 23.7 |
| 410 | 19.1 |
| 516 | 17.2 |
| 613 | 17.3 |
| 772 | 18.3 |
| 972 | 20.4 |
| 1220 | 23.8 |
| 1540 | 22.3 |
| 1940 | 22.0 |
| 2440 | 34.3 |
| 3070 | 34.0 |
| 3870 | 38.9 |
| 4870 | 41.7 |
| 6130 | 46.5 |
| 7720 | 45.1 |
| 9720 | 44.5 |
| 12200 | 37.3 |
| 15400 | 26.2 |
| 19400 | 30.9 |
Alienware AW Pro Wireless
4.9
3.3
4.8
4.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling8.1
Isolation7.0
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity7.0
Design7.5
The verdict
The Alienware Pro wireless headset excels in both gaming and everyday use. More than just gamers, music enthusiasts, and professionals will enjoy the sound quality, comfort, and versatility. Those willing to invest will find a feature-rich, all-in-one audio solution.
✓What we like
✓ANC
✓Battery life
✓Sound quality
✓Comfortable
✕What could be better
✕Can't rotate or fold earcups
✕No Xbox support
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