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General

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Series

Pro1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Virtuoso1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Carbon, SKU CA-9011372-WW. Separately named Xbox edition excluded.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PRO-HS, 9K2M11Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Lunar Light reference: current Dell store part 9K2M1. PRO-HS is the regulatory headset model in the user guide. Receiver UD2202u is excluded.

CA-9011372-WW, RDA00495Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 Reference/UPC/EAN row: CA-9011372-WW Carbon. Silver row omitted because full hardware equivalence including battery claims is not established.23Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786601295/downloads-prod/CE-000644.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact producer CE declaration explicitly identifies RDA0049 as wireless headset and RDA0050 as USB dongle. Added only the headset regulatory identifier alongside retained Carbon retail CA-9011372-WW. Receiver and Xbox item numbers excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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8404404846155Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 Reference/UPC/EAN: UPC 840440484615 and EAN 0840440484615. The EAN is the UPC with a leading zero, so one GTIN is stored. Page 3 carton GTIN 10840440484612 excluded.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20242Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

15 October 20243Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-virtuoso-max-headset-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-dolby-atmos-for-ultra-immersive-gaming-available-in-both-pc-and-xbox-versionsRead 30 September 2026Dated October 15, 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Current Carbon product purchase section permits Add to Cart. This is current international availability, not a lifecycle status inferred from one retailer.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$229.993Press articletechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-new-alienware-pro-headset-releases-next-month-featuring-hybrid-active-noise-cancellation-and-graphene-coated-driversRead 23 October 2026September 24, 2024 launch reporting names North America October availability at USD 229.99. US price excludes sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, EU8Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW purchase pages for US, UK and EU each show In Stock and actual local-currency sale/purchase sections. Region availability is established by an exact purchase offer, not the page language. Other market codes not inferred.9Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW regional purchase page has In Stock and GBP offer. No availability inferred solely from translation.10Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW regional purchase page has In Stock and EUR offer. No availability inferred solely from translation.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Lunar Light1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Carbon5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 short title and page 1 full title: Carbon (French carbone).

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title Wireless Gaming Headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Over-ear7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Design review describes over-ear cups around ears and padded headband.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Closed11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 7 October 2026Original PC Virtuoso Max review explicitly describes a closed-back headset. The separate open-back wired Virtuoso Pro is excluded. Acoustic enclosure does not describe flat swivelling.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Headband6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Same headband and earcup mounting discussion names headband as wearing support.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states cups cannot rotate flat or fold inward.

Flat6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Build paragraph after first hardware image: earcups swivel to a flattened position for packing.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

Yes6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Same paragraph explicitly says earcups swivel flat.

RGB lighting

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Introduction explicitly says the headset has no RGB LEDs.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Features RGB customizable lighting. Three zones per earcup established separately by CGM.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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66Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Design paragraph after mic discussion: six independently customizable zones, three per earcup.

Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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Dynamic12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-ps5-ps4-and-mobile-carbon/J39TSCH7YQRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW PC/PlayStation listing maker-provided feature image explicitly names Dynamic 50mm Graphene Drivers. Tom’s Hardware independently calls the product dynamic 50mm graphene drivers, but its Silver weighed unit is not used for Carbon measurements. Neodymium magnet alone was not used to infer mechanism.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ/driver feature: 50mm graphene-coated neodymium drivers. Graphene driver coating does not explicitly name diaphragm material. That field omitted.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

Graphene-coated1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

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Magnet

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Neodymium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ/driver feature: 50mm graphene-coated neodymium drivers. Graphene driver coating does not explicitly name diaphragm material. That field omitted.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Single maker acoustic output range. Not a Bluetooth transmission passband.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Headset / Frequency Response: 20Hz to 40kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Published 32 ohm. Power state and test frequency are unstated.

32Ω5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Headset impedance 32 ohms at 1kHz. Generic page says 32k Ohms, conflicting and not silently converted. Public Silver retailer and multiple public launch tables also explicitly say 32 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

115dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: 115 +/- 3 dB at 1 mW and 1 kHz. No power state is stated.

118dB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Headset sensitivity 118 dB ±3 dB. Current generic product page says 116 dB ±3 dB, conflicting. Exact SKU sheet used. Reference power/voltage is not stated.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

50mW4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 maximum driver input power 50 mW.

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 Hi-Res is available only over wired USB. Windows format is two channels, 24 bit, 96000 Hz.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 wired USB playback. The receiver is not claimed to carry 96 kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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No13Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC model review expressly says EQ and SoundID cannot be saved in headset internal memory and iCUE must remain running on PC/Mac. Lighting and action-button assignments can persist. Basic Tutorials independently confirms custom EQ unavailable without PC/iCUE. This is playback EQ, not microphone processing.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

107Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Ten-band EQ through Windows Dolby Access. Does not establish headset-stored EQ.

1013Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC playback equalizer explicitly has 10 bands. This is software EQ, not onboard storage or microphone EQ. Exact maker manual supports selecting/customizing EQ through iCUE, with receiver required.

EQ presets

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Pure Direct, Movie Theater, FPS Competition, Bass Boost14Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original October 26, 2024 PC model review names all four playback software presets verbatim. They require iCUE and are not onboard EQ. Older Virtuoso Clear Chat preset is not imported. Source does not publish firmware or iCUE version.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos for Headphones4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Dolby Atmos5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 2 Dolby Atmos feature, explicitly PC only.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 22: Dolby Access automatically detects the connected headset and activates Dolby Atmos for Headphones. Windows 10 or 11 required.

Yes13Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC review says Dolby Atmos app licence unlocks automatically. Independent PC original reviews describe free Dolby Access unlock when the USB dongle is present. This is included/embedded licence on the PC path, not a claim that Atmos exists on Bluetooth, Mac or PlayStation.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Active Noise Cancellation chapter: off by default. Custom Button 1 second cycles ANC On, Transparency, Off.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Active Noise Cancellation chapter: off by default. Custom Button 1 second cycles ANC On, Transparency, Off.

Adjustable transparency

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 25: five transparency levels. This is not five ANC strength levels.

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys measured a small bass rise below 100 Hz and elevated treble from 5 to 10 kHz. ANC changes the bass response substantially.7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys B&K 5128 measurements versus its target. Headset 3.6.0, dongle 2.8.0. Different ANC modes were plotted separately. No regional peak or perceived-loudness percentage is substituted for full-range deviation or attenuation fields.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	71.55

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 202671 hours 33 minutes converted exactly to 71.55 h. PC through USB-C receiver, ANC off. Headset firmware 3.6.0 and dongle 2.8.0. Review uses SoundGuys standardized continuous playback test and B&K 5128. Playback level is not restated in the review.

BCORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
No	No	45

Source22Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original November 30, 2024 PC-model review reports approaching 45 hours of continuous music at medium volume, ANC and RGB off. Approximate runtime as published. Review explicitly excludes Xbox model, and inspected original sample photo matches dark Carbon configuration. Exact starting charge/end criteria, codec, host, firmware and numeric volume percent are unstated. Adjacent paragraph evaluates 2.4 GHz radio but does not explicitly bind it to the runtime, so connection is omitted. Not a 60-hour maker claim repeated as measurement.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

71.55h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Detachable boom5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Package Contents: detachable microphone. Technical Type omni and repeated feature paragraphs resolve contradictory unidirectional package adjective.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Omnidirectional5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone Type Omnidirectional, corroborated by current maker page and manual/published manufacturer paragraphs. Package unidirectional adjective is inconsistent and not used.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

21Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Two-microphone AI voice beamforming. This is not the physical total including ANC microphones.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Min100 HzMax10 kHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone frequency response 100Hz to 10kHz. Generic product page says 100Hz to 8kHz, conflicting. Exact SKU sheet used.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-44dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: -44 +/- 3 dBV/Pa. Frequency and distance are not named.

-38dB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone sensitivity -38 dB ±3 dB. Generic product page says -40 dB ±3 dB, conflicting. Reference unspecified in maker sheet, not assumed dBV/Pa.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

55dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: 55 dB. No test conditions are stated.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

AI15Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon maker page explicitly supports NVIDIA Broadcast for microphone noise and echo reduction, requiring compatible GeForce RTX. The linked NVIDIA software maker explains these effects use AI. Host Windows/iCUE/Broadcast processing is conditional and is not claimed as standalone headset processing on Bluetooth or consoles. This does not describe playback ANC.16Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/broadcasting/broadcast-appRead 7 October 2026Software maker Noise and Echo Removal section explicitly says AI eliminates unwanted background noise. Current standalone Broadcast requires Windows and an RTX-class GPU. Actual Corsair integration limitations are preserved by exact headset maker notes.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Microphone Control chapter: MIC MUTE BUTTON (I) toggles mute/unmute.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic, Voice prompt4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 26: boom LED turns red and voice prompt says Mic on or Mic off.

LED on mic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Mic paragraph: indicator light on mic capsule is the mute indicator.

Sidetone

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: adjust and control microphone volume and Sidetone.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 26: five sidetone levels in AWCC, default level 3.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: adjust and control microphone volume and Sidetone.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 13 explicitly describes the microphone foam shield.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Connectivity section names 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio, USB-C used for charging.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

2m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

1.8m5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Package Contents USB charging cable 1.8m, only supplied cable listed.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless: Headset USB Type C.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 17 to 19 show USB playback and recording endpoints. Inserting the USB cable disconnects the wireless link.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Guide describes cable charging/firmware, with audio via RF or Bluetooth. Review explicitly confirms no USB wired audio.7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Connectivity discussion: both radio and Bluetooth. USB-C is charging port. Manufacturer manual describes charging/firmware only. No wired USB audio claim accepted.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026No analog audio connection. RF/Bluetooth require battery power.7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026No analog jack/path in manufacturer guide. Public connectivity review describes radio/Bluetooth playback only.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Included2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode: included wireless USB transmitter connects PC USB Type A. Package Contents graphic includes receiver.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Native USB-C receiver with supplied USB-A adapter.

USB-A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless: USB wireless receiver USB Type A.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

30m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 claims Bluetooth 5.3 range up to 30 m/100 ft. The newer manual recommends staying within 10 m for troubleshooting. This does not replace the advertised maximum.

15.24m2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 feet (15.24m)

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

5.35Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless Bluetooth radio version 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Les Numeriques explicitly reports SBC and AAC with Bluetooth 5.3. Firmware 3.5, receiver 2.7, AWCC 6.5.9.0. No LC3 or LE Audio assertion.

SBC, AAC4Press articlecomputerbase.de/news/audio-video-foto/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-kabelloses-headset-mit-anc-und-dolby-atmos-fuer-pc-und-xbox.89987Read 30 September 2026Minimal-Codecs section explicitly lists only SBC and AAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table explicitly says no multipoint and one connected device. This does not establish paired-device memory capacity.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Mode paragraph explicitly headset can connect to simultaneous RF and Bluetooth.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 28: Bluetooth gaming mode toggles by holding microphone mute for five seconds. Default is off. No numeric latency claim is published.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, Android, iOS9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review lists Mac, Windows, PS4/5, Switch/Switch 2 and Steam Deck. Maker page explicitly lists Android and iOS. Xbox is excluded.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS41Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs audio compatibility and PC manual: PC, Mac, PS5, PS4.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Manual pages 14 and 17 to 19 document Windows USB and receiver playback/recording. Tom's Guide tests PS5 receiver and microphone. SoundGuys confirms Switch receiver and mobile Bluetooth. No blanket claim that every platform supports every path.

BCORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz

Source2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode PC and PlayStation sections. Xbox has separate manual.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

750mAh5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

1,500mAh5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Battery specifications: AEC504258, capacity 1500 mAh, 3.7V, 5.55Wh. Nominal 1.5h USB charging claim does not specify depleted-to-full endpoints. Manual input maximum 2.15W vs 5.55Wh requires further verification, so no full charge time stored.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical table explicitly says removable battery: No.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Battery Removal section provides disposal/recycling disassembly only. No hot-swap battery system.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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15Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Battery specifications: Quantity 1, Cells 1, configuration 1S1P.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	75
2.4 GHz	No	70
2.4 GHz	Yes	35

Source5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 playback claims. Maker store footnotes: default playback volume, third-party maker-commissioned testing in July 2024. These are maker claims, not independent measured results. Talk time of 35/25 hours is excluded.

BCORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	60
Bluetooth	No	130

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless battery table: up to 60h 2.4GHz or 130h Bluetooth, LEDs off. ANC state and volume unstated. Generic current page’s 60h headline does not separate connections.

Battery life (claimed, max)

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset item F USB Type C port, Charging chapter USB cable charges headset.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

150min5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11: less than 2.5 hours from flat to full. Stored 150 minutes is the published upper bound, not an exact measured duration.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

15min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Battery FAQ: 15 minute charge gives up to 6 hour playback. Generic quick-charge claim, no ANC/RGB conditions published.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

8h6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Product features and footnote 9: up to eight hours playback after fifteen minutes charging, receiver mode, ANC off, default volume. July 2024 maker-commissioned third-party test. An older Dell 520-BBKM listing says six hours, while current page and original launch sheet say eight.

6h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ: 15-minute charge gives up to 6 hours

Use while charging

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB cable provides wired playback and charging together. Pages 10 and 17 say it disconnects wireless audio.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Maker FAQ on battery: headset can be used while charging. USB connection does not establish wired audio.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Buttons, Volume wheel2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset: A mode Switch, B action Switch, C Custom Button, D Volume Control Ring, E Multi-function Control Ring, I Mic Mute Button. Rings rotate for volume.

Volume control

Wheel5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wheel2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset: A mode Switch, B action Switch, C Custom Button, D Volume Control Ring, E Multi-function Control Ring, I Mic Mute Button. Rings rotate for volume.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026No headset game/chat balance. Separate Windows endpoints can be mixed using third-party software.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026iCUE can remap the Custom button and swap the two control rings

Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

Padded6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Comfort paragraph: padding on headband is thin, explicitly establishes padded style.

Headband material

Leatherette and memory foam2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Frame material

Metal headband frame7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer identifies the adjustable headband frame as metal.

Aluminum1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Premium aluminum build5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Construction paragraph: robust lightweight aluminum frames the fabric/memory foam cushions.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Leatherette with memory foam1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Fabric and memory foam5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Features: fabric pads with memory foam.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 29 shows pulling the complete pad assembly away from the headset. Attachment mechanism is not named clearly enough to store an enum.

Yes17Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/45351527323793-CORSAIR-Spare-Parts-ListRead 7 October 2026Current producer spare-parts table explicitly lists CA-8910194 black Virtuoso MAX replacement earpads, compatible with Max Black. Exact maker serial-label instructions explain how the ear pad is removed. Pro/SE/XT pad compatibility is not inferred.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Twist lock18Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025378691-Customer-Service-Find-Part-Serial-Number-LabelsRead 7 October 2026Producer label-location table explicitly includes Virtuoso MAX and instructs twisting the right earpad right to remove it. Producer hardware-label guide describes twisting off and reversing to reattach. This is the ear-pad mounting mechanism, not the outside cup cover.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, Boom microphone5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

VIRTUOSO MAX Earpads, Set of 2, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Boom mic, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS USB Charging Cable, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS USB Dongle (WW), VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Storage Pouch17Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/45351527323793-CORSAIR-Spare-Parts-ListRead 7 October 2026Producer table binds CA-8910194 earpads, CA-8910196 boom mic, CA-8910198 storage pouch, CA-8910199 USB charging cable and CA-8910200-WW USB dongle to standard PC Virtuoso Max Black. Storage pouch is compatible with both Black and White. Xbox dongle, recycling-only battery removal and Pro headband spares are excluded.

Software

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Companion app

Alienware Command Center and Dolby Access5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

CORSAIR iCUE2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: download iCUE, wireless receiver required for full feature set.

App platforms

Windows5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026iCUE on Windows 10 or later, or macOS

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23: manual update utility or AWCC update tab upgrades headset and receiver.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode / UPDATE FIRMWARE: Device Settings updates. CORSAIR iCUE paragraph specifies powered off USB mode for firmware.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

315g(11.1 oz)5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 approximate 315 g, headset only. Microphone inclusion is not separately specified.

417g(14.7 oz)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 metric Product Weight 417g, mic inclusion unstated. Published 0.95lb converts to about 430.9g and is internally inconsistent. Metric 417g is independently stated in public launch/review specifications. Imperial conversion is not substituted.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Height205mm5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 gives height 205 mm, length 148 mm and width 90.2 mm. Launch sheet names 150 mm width and 90.2 mm depth. Only the unambiguous shared height is stored because axes and width conflict.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 wired USB only. Maker launch sheet explicitly names Hi-Res Audio certification.

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

2AYYS-PRO-HS10Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/2AYYS-PRO-HS/7264752.pdfRead 23 October 2026Public UL FCC radio report 4791096000-US-R1-V0 identifies gaming headset PRO-HS. Matches the Dell manual regulatory model, not AW725H.

2AAFM-RDA00492Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Copyright/legal: headset FCC ID 2AAFM-RDA0049. Receiver 2AAFM-RDA0050 excluded.

Other certifications

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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU conformity, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 conformity, UK RoHS Regulations 2012 conformity, ISED IC 10954A-RDA004919Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786601295/downloads-prod/CE-000644.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact product download CE-000644 identifies headset RDA0049 and dongle RDA0050, declaring RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. Signed October 17, 2024. UKCA-000366 identifies the same pair and declares UK RER 2017 and RoHS 2012, signed October 18. Exact manual legal section supplies ISED 10954A-RDA0049 for headset. Receiver IC/FCC identifiers are excluded from headset certification list. These are maker declarations, not invented third-party audio/communication certification.20Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786600455/downloads-prod/UKCA-000366.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RDA0049 headset/RDA0050 receiver declaration names Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Regulations 2012. Signed October 18, 2024.21Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 7 October 2026Copyright/legal: IC 10954A-RDA0049 Headset. Receiver 10954A-RDA0050 is a separate component and excluded. Existing headset FCC ID retained.

In the box

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In the box

Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, USB-C wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C adapter, 2 m USB-A to USB-C cable, Detachable boom microphone, Microphone foam shield, Documentation5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

CORSAIR VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS headset, Detachable microphone, USB wireless receiver, USB charging cable (1.8 m), Carry case, Safety leaflet, Warranty card5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Package Contents: headset, detachable mic, wireless receiver, 1.8m USB charging cable, case, safety leaflet, warranty card. Package adjective unidirectional conflicts with technical table omni. Adjective excluded from item name.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging and playback cable	2	1

Source5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB-A to USB-C cable carries wired playback as shown in the guide. Two-meter cable length is stated in the launch sheet.

BCORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable	1.8	1

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Package Contents: one USB charging cable, 1.8m. Connector endpoints are not specified in this cell and not inferred.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no protective case is included.

Hard7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Review’s included-case discussion / product recommendation explicitly describes hardbound carry case.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m11Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Read the public page successfully with IAB after normal web fetch timed out.

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-ww1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Carbon, SKU CA-9011372-WW. Separately named Xbox edition excluded.

Spec sheet

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Original Dell launch press sheet on a public distributor/spec-comparison mirror.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_05Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Complete manufacturer-authored SKU sheet v1.1_071124, March 19, 2025 footer. Specific Carbon CA-9011372-WW, not a generic older Virtuoso sheet.

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdf4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026August 2025 Rev. A01 user guide, 36 pages. Read full text using the identical publicly available Icecat retailer mirror when direct download failed.

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-max2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Public HTML Manual/Quick Start Guide VIRTUOSO MAX. RF wireless mode (PlayStation and PC), charging, battery removal and legal sections read. Separate Xbox manual linked, not inherited.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026US product page lists two-year limited warranty. Manual also confirms a two-year limited hardware warranty.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ: 2-year limited warranty3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-virtuoso-max-headset-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-dolby-atmos-for-ultra-immersive-gaming-available-in-both-pc-and-xbox-versionsRead 30 September 2026Two-year warranty.

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