Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) vs HyperX - Cloud III 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 III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 40 mm | 53 mm |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Surround sound | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 120 h |
Between the PC38X (with Sennheiser) and Cloud III Wireless, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Cloud III Wireless wins on driver size / 2.4 ghz lossless. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 49.4 and the Cloud III Wireless scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.0 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 III 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 — 32.50% more. 53 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 III 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 III Wireless?
HyperX - Cloud III Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 23.0 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 III Wireless if…
HyperX - Cloud III 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 III Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 32.50% more. 53 mm vs 40 mm.
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Battery: 120 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 53 mmlead |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | truelead |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 120 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | PC,PS |