Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) vs Razer - Kraken V4 Pro
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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Surround sound | false | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 50 h |
Between the PC38X (with Sennheiser) and Kraken V4 Pro, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Kraken V4 Pro wins on 2.4 ghz lossless / surround sound. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 49.4 and the Kraken V4 Pro scores 52.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Kraken V4 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (49.4 vs 52.8), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 Pro if you care most about 2.4 ghz lossless / surround sound. Its strongest claims are 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, among others. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
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: Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) or Razer - Kraken V4 Pro?
Razer - Kraken V4 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 3.4 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 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 Pro if…
Razer - Kraken V4 Pro has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, 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 Pro wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
- ▲Battery: 50 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | truelead |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 50 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch |