Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | false |
| Surround sound | true | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | false |
| Battery | 24 h | 0 h |
Between the A50 X and PC38X (with Sennheiser), the A50 X comes out ahead in 2.4 ghz lossless / surround sound, while the PC38X (with Sennheiser) wins on several specs. Overall, the A50 X scores 50.7 and the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 49.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (50.7 vs 49.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the A50 X if you care most about 2.4 ghz lossless / surround sound. The biggest gaps in its favor are 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, among others. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
The PC38X (with Sennheiser) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable driver size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Logitech - A50 X or Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser)?
Logitech - A50 X leads the current Mars Score by 1.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Logitech - A50 X if…
Logitech - A50 X has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, has surround, mic noise cancel.
Choose Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) if…
Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Logitech - A50 X wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
- ▲Battery: 24 h vs 0 h.
Why Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | truelead | false |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Batteryⓘ | 24 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PS,Xbox,PC | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch |