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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024
HearWiki score
86
62
Sound
8.7
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.1
6.0
Battery
9.1
7.0
Calls
8.7
6.5
Value
8.6
6.0
Price (USD)
$120
$230

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

The Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024 is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against SBC and LE Audio (LC3).

  • Pro Wireless2024
  • Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024Year unknown
What differsPro WirelessPro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024

Platform

Top codec
SBC
LC3
LE Audio (LC3)
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Pro WirelessPro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$230
HearWiki score
86
62
Released
2024
-
Availability
Still sold new
Availability unknown
Driver
50 mm driver
40 mm driver
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
-
120 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Battery life
70 h
78 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
20 h
Full charge time
-
150 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
15 min → 10 h
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Weight
310 g
217.7 g
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leatherette
leatherette
Clamp force
365 g
-
Model code
-
520-BBGR
Microphones
2
5
Microphone type
-
beamforming
Mic sensitivity
-
-45 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

The Alienware Pro Wireless is a gaming-focused over-ear headset that pairs a robust feature set with exceptional battery endurance, often exceeding its already impressive rated runtime in real-world use. It delivers comfortable wear and versatile connectivity, though its audio tuning and microphone performance receive mixed feedback relative to its premium price point.

  • Pro:Outstanding battery life that can surpass 70 hours
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended gaming sessions
  • Pro:Solid wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4GHz
  • Con:Audio quality may not fully justify the high price
  • Con:Microphone performance is underwhelming for calls
  • Con:No multipoint connection support

Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset - WL5024

The Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset WL5024 is a wireless over-ear headset designed for professional use, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation and a beamforming microphone setup for clear calls. With an impressive battery life of up to 78 hours without ANC and a quick-charge feature that provides 10 hours from a 15-minute charge, it's built for long workdays. The headset supports modern Bluetooth codecs like LC3, making it a solid choice for productivity-focused users.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 78 hours without ANC
  • Pro:Fast charging delivers 10 hours of playback in just 15 minutes
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Con:ANC reduces battery life significantly to about 20 hours
  • Con:Only supports SBC, AAC, and LC3 codecs, lacking aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Leatherette pads may cause heat buildup during long sessions

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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