Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Between the PC38X (with Sennheiser) and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on 2.4 ghz lossless and surround sound. Overall, the PC38X (with Sennheiser) scores 58.6 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless 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 Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if you care most about 2.4 ghz lossless and surround sound. Its strongest claims are 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, among others.
Both ship with comparable driver size, 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 SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
- ▲Battery: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Drop - PC38X (with Sennheiser) | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | Xbox,PC |
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