Over-Ear
Alienware Pro Wireless
86Outstanding
$120
Full review dataAlienware Pro Wireless vs Sennheiser HD 598SR: 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.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 598SR
63Good
$130
Full review dataScore 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
- Sennheiser HD 598SR
HearWiki score
86
63
Sound
8.7
7.5
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
-
Calls
8.7
6.5
Value
8.6
7.2
Price (USD)
$120
$130
Specifications
Pro WirelessHD 598SR
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 63
- Released
- 2024
- 2013
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 12 Hz - 38.5 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 50 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 310 g
- 247 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- leatherette
- velour
- Clamp force
- 365 g
- -
- Connector
- -
- 6.35 mm
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Alienware Pro Wireless
Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
- Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Sennheiser HD 598SR
The Sennheiser HD 598SR are open-back, wired over-ear headphones that deliver a spacious, neutral-leaning sound with a relaxed, full-bodied character. They prioritize long-term comfort with plush velour pads and a lightweight build, making them a solid choice for critical listening at home. While their sound is coherent and detailed, the presentation can feel polite and lacks deep low-end punch.
- Pro:Comfortable velour earpads and light weight for extended sessions
- Pro:Open-back design creates a wide, airy soundstage
- Pro:Balanced mids and treble with a smooth, non-fatiguing tone
- Con:Bass response is limited, especially in the lowest frequencies
- Con:Overall sound can come across as too restrained or polite
- Con:Build quality feels less rugged than some competitors
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