Alienware headsets have always stuck to the peripherals of my vision.
The Alienware Pro Wireless takes some strong steps to distance itself from these cheaper alternatives.
Design
If you thoughtAlienwareonly dealt with fantastical designs you’re free to think again.
On the inside of those cups are perhaps the most comfortable cup cushions Ive ever experienced.
Thats surprising, because the actual amount of padding in here isnt too substantial.
Its in the middle of the pack, but still manages to eek towards the top for comfort.
I love the finish on this plastic, though - this is far from your average cheap headset material.
I much prefer it to the shiny exterior of the Astro A50 X.
The build is solid underneath that coating as well.
These cups dont swivel - at all.
For a headset that wants to be taken on the road that feels like a major oversight.
Without that flexibility it feels a little too risky to keep the Pro Wireless with me wherever I am.
Active noise cancellation, for example, is a particularly rare offering.
Its as good as Ive heard it on the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, though.
On the right, youll find power and connection switches distributed a sensible distance from each other.
Xbox players need not apply, this is a PC / PlayStation / Nintendo Switch only rig.
While youre home, though, that boom mic is one of the Alienware Pro Wirelesss biggest assets.
Thats also complimented by ANC noise canceling working to keep your background noise firmly away from your recording space.
I found that 70 hour rate to ring true during my own testing.
Everything is controlled via Dells Alienware Command Center software, but options in this program are limited.
Its in this latter app that youll actually be tinkering with EQ and choosing different presets.
Alienware hasnt implemented these drivers quite as well as other brands.
I cant complain too much, though, with the volume at a reasonable level these things sound incredible.
Horizon Forbidden West is always a struggle for gaming headsets.
The game features a particularly clustered mid-range, eeking slightly into a busy low-end with machine sounds.
That low end is well and truly put to the test in Doom Eternal.
The bass is slightly weaker by default, and the game didnt pack the same punch as a result.
Should you buy the Alienware Pro Wireless?
The Alienware Pro Wireless occupies a tricky spot in the current headset market.
It does, however, work much harder than others to justify its position.
Id primarily recommend the Alienware Pro Wireless to PC players over those on console.
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