Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) vs HyperX - Cloud III Wireless
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 and 2.4 ghz lossless. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 58.6 and the Cloud III Wireless scores 82.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 24.3 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) doesn't 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 and 2.4 ghz lossless. Its strongest claims are driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, among others.
Both ship with comparable mic noise cancellation, so those specs don't 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.
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 |
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