Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Surround sound | false | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | true |
Between the PC38X (with Sennheiser) and Kraken V4, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Kraken V4 wins on surround sound / mic noise cancellation. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 49.4 and the Kraken V4 scores 49.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
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 Kraken V4 if you care most about surround sound / mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are surround sound, mic noise cancellation. The single most decisive one: Has Surround sound.
Both ship with comparable driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless, 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: Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) or Razer - Kraken V4?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications 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 Razer - Kraken V4 if…
Razer - Kraken V4 has the measurable edge on has surround, mic noise cancel.
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 Razer - Kraken V4 wins
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | PC,PS,Switch |