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 and mic noise cancellation. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 58.6 and the Kraken V4 scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
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 Kraken V4 if you care most about surround sound and mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are surround sound, mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
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 |
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