What You Need to Know
Drop positions the DROP PC38X Open-Back Gaming Headset as a high-end open back headphones, asking $199.00. After 1,355 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #24 out of 46 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
On the Head
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
The Numbers
- Brand: Drop
- Price: $199.00 (well above the $169.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,355
- Category rank: #24 of 46 in open back headphones
- Cheaper in category: 29 products
- Higher-rated in category: 33 products
- More-reviewed in category: 22 products
From the Reviews
A 4.3-star average from 1,355 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
The Field Around It
At $199.00, the DROP PC38X Open-Back Gaming Headset sits well above the $169.00 category average. 29 options are cheaper and 16 are more expensive.
The category leader is the OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones ($37.99, 4.4★, 73,430 reviews). It's $161.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones - $159.00, 4.6★ (33,300 reviews) · Better on both axes
- beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones - $199.99, 4.6★ (19,824 reviews) · Higher rated
- beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm - $179.99, 4.6★ (19,824 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones at 4.6★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eigsupia Open Ear Bluetooth Headphones at $14.99.
Should You Buy It?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Bottom Line
7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.