Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) vs HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Surround sound | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 300 h |
Between the PC38X (with Sennheiser) and Cloud Alpha Wireless, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Cloud Alpha Wireless wins on driver size / 2.4 ghz lossless. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 49.4 and the Cloud Alpha Wireless scores 81.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud Alpha Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 32.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The PC38X (with Sennheiser) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Cloud Alpha Wireless if you care most about driver size / 2.4 ghz lossless. Its strongest claims are driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, among others. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Both ship with comparable mic noise cancellation, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cloud Alpha Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) or HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless?
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 32.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
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.
Choose HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless if…
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless has the measurable edge on driver size mm, has lossless 2 4ghz, has surround.
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 Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Battery: 300 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 50 mmlead |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | truelead |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 300 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | PC,PS |