It took 18 months to create this esports-caliber Alienware headset, co-designed by gaming pros
Alienware’s Pro Headset joins keyboard and mouse to complete the competitive-gamer trifecta.
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What you need to know
Alienware has been around for nearly three decades, deliveringpre-built gaming PCs, laptops, and monitors, but only this year does it seem to be hitting its stride when it comes to accessories.
I’m talking about the Alienware Pro lineup, which debuted in 2024 with the Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Wireless Gaming Mouse. The trifecta of necessary accessories wouldn’t be complete without agaming headset, and that’s where Alienware has now landed.
The Alienware Pro Headset slides into the lineup with the same development collaboration with more than 100 esports pros, as well as direct input from Team Liquid. Audio quality is at the forefront of the advertised features, with battery life and comfort close behind.
It’s not expected to launch in North America until October 2024 at around $230, but we have plenty of details on this headset compatible with PCs and consoles following the official announcement.
Alienware’s aiming for the enthusiast and competitive market with its Pro Headset
The Alienware Pro Headset’s price puts it into the realm of enthusiasts and competitive gamers, which means it’d better deliver quality features. Judging by the specs available so far, things are looking good.
High-end audio quality — including directional and spatial sound — is required for serious gamers, and Alienware promises to deliver with 50mm graphene-coated drivers. But why use graphene?
According to Alienware, it’s “incredibly responsive which creates a natural, accurate, and clear sound with lots of depth,” and it’s “also less prone to distortion, especially at higher frequencies, when compared to other gaming headsets that are made with titanium, plastic, or other materials.”
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The Pro Headset has both active noise canceling (ANC) and passive noise canceling (PNC) abilities, with a transparency mode for when you’re out in public and don’t want to be completely cut off from the world around you. Adding to the sound quality, among other configurable settings, isDolby Atmosintegration through the Alienware Command Center app.
A detachable arm features two microphones, and AI enhancements help cut out everything but your voice. I’ve played with and have been that person (Sorry!) making unnecessary noise over comms, and this feature aims to eliminate it.
The soft design, available in a white or black finish, features over-ear cups with memory foam and a leatherette covering. Controls are built into the earcups, including a toggle for connectivity. The Pro Headset works with USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, or a 2.4GHz dongle; you’ll get the best battery life at up to 75 hours with ANC off and Bluetooth on. Besides charging the battery, a USB-C connection can deliver high-res certified audio for more detail.
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Alienware can’t spoil its positive Pro-series reputation
Windows Central’s Zachary Boddy reviewed theAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouseand theAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboardearlier this year, handing both a Best Award after an extensive testing period.
While Alienware’sgaming monitorsare some of the best around — not to mention Alienware has some of ourfavorite gaming laptops— I never really considered it to be the go-to brand for peripherals.
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That definitely changed after Boddy’s glowing reviews, in which they stated, “Alienware is starting to get REALLY good at this.” Clearly, Alienware is targeting the enthusiast and competitive PC gaming market with the keyboard and mouse, and it’s no different with the new Pro Headset.
A gaming headset has to walk a careful line between comfort and durability, and only testing the Pro Headset first-hand will determine if Alienware has succeeded. I’ve broken a couple of headsets long before they were due to be retired, and I don’t consider myself very hard on my gear. If the audio quality and comfort are as good as Alienware is claiming — with the durability to last for years — Alienware’s Pro lineup might be the new place to turn for thebest gaming accessories.
The new Alienware Pro Headset isn’t launching until October, but you can get a head start with the Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse and Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard available now.
Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse | $150 at Dell
Alienware’s latest flagship mouse is nearly perfect, and it’s my new favorite wireless option.— Zachary Boddy
Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard | $200 at Dell
Alienware’s latest esports-focused wireless gaming keyboard is a big improvement over its predecessors.— Zachary Boddy
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
