PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

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  • Box Contents: PULSE Elite wireless headset, PlayStation Link USB adapter, PULSE Elite charging hanger, mounting plate, USB cable, Printed Materials
  • Next Generation Gaming Audio - Experience extraordinary lifelike sound in your favorite games.
  • Multi-Device Connectivity - Go where adventure takes you with the ability to wirelessly connect to a range of devices.
  • Command and Control - Lead your squad to victory with crystal-clear voice capture and easy-access controls.
  • Always Be Ready for Great Play - Enjoy epic gaming sessions with up to 30 hours of battery life and quick charging.

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    Enjoy extraordinary lifelike sound in your favorite games with the PULSE Elite wireless headset. Discover a new era of gaming audio as studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers reproduce soundscapes with ultra-low distortion to deliver rich details and enable you to hear exactly what the game developers intended. Feel the action with clear deep bass, and elevate your perception with more precise positioning of audio cues in 3D Audio supported PS5 games. Never miss a beat as new ultra-low latency and lossless PlayStation Link wireless technology delivers sound at lightning-fast speed without losing a single audible detail in the process. Easily connect and switch between PlayStation Link compatible devices, including your PS5 console, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal remote player. Connect your headset to a mobile device via Bluetooth while still connected to a PlayStation Link device to take calls and enjoy music as you play uninterrupted. Let friends hear your voice loud and clear through a retractable mic equipped with AIenhanced noise rejection technology, while easy-access volume and mic controls let you keep your eyes on the game. Stay in play with a long-lasting battery life of up to 30 hours, fast charging functionality, and a companion charging hanger to display your headset as it powers up for your next epic session.


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    4 out of 5 stars
    780 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the fit of the headset, mentioning it's very comfortable and doesn't get hot. They also like the battery life. However, some customers feel the value is not worth the purchase. They are disappointed with connectivity. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, sound quality, and appearance.

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    54 customers mention "Fit"42 positive12 negative

    Customers find the fit of the headphones to be very comfortable. They appreciate the ergonomic design and plush ear cups that ensure a snug and comfortable fit. Some mention that the head strap is intuitive and does not require any adjustment.

    "...Very comfortable and lightweight. Fits great on my big noggin. Great noise cancellation from the outside world...." Read more

    "...The volume buttons are now much easier to find.More comfortable...." Read more

    "...You get lightweight, comfortable, great sounding, and wireless headset with tons of features and the unique sound from planar magnetic drivers, for..." Read more

    "...I still prefer leaving it retracted, however.• Comfortable, to me. I have a big head...." Read more

    24 customers mention "Battery life"18 positive6 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it has a long-lasting battery life, and is convenient to keep charged.

    "...I ultimately like these headphones because of longer battery, quality of life between Bluetooth and PlayStation link...." Read more

    "...Battery life. Not an issue. They claim 30 hours. I never had these die on me, but I am pretty good about charging items not in use...." Read more

    "...These Bluetooth headphones are designed severely under powered and “muddy” for any volume above say 70/100 don’t dare try 100 without severe..." Read more

    "...The battery seems to last forever (I play a couple of hours a day and only charge this thing once a week or so)...." Read more

    144 customers mention "Sound quality"96 positive48 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, flat, and immersive, while others say that it causes them to notice a weird amplified noise from the strap auto. They also say that the lows are lacking and the bass is lacking.

    "Let’s start with the good. Sound quality is much better and you may get better 3-D audio from it...." Read more

    "...You get lightweight, comfortable, great sounding, and wireless headset with tons of features and the unique sound from planar magnetic drivers, for..." Read more

    "...the amount of control you have on fine tuning an already fantastic audio quality.• You can MUTE the mic WITH THE CONTROLLER. Finally.•..." Read more

    "...However, that also causes me to notice a weird, amplified noise from the strap auto adjusting and rubbing against the frame if I move around while..." Read more

    91 customers mention "Quality"62 positive29 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they're happy with its quality, while others say that they were poorly made and broke shortly after purchase. They also say the headband could be sturdier.

    "...I ultimately like these headphones because of longer battery, quality of life between Bluetooth and PlayStation link...." Read more

    "...Conclusion: This is the best all around headset to buy, even if you use PC and not PS5...." Read more

    "...bigger to be comfortable for long gaming sessions, and the headband could be sturdier so it actually sits in one place in my head...." Read more

    "...no complaints with them in terms of comfort, sound quality, durability, or anything else...." Read more

    46 customers mention "Performance"24 positive22 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headset. Some mention that it works very well, and is a good entry-level or casual play hardware, while others say that it doesn't always work, and doesn't have all the functionality of the original Pulse headset.

    "...Setup was mildly convoluted but works seamlessly once setup...." Read more

    "...It seemingly randomly disconnects, but I figured out that it's just out of power and the power meter does not work. That's right...." Read more

    "...is properly set, and when you know how to pair the headset, it works beautifully...." Read more

    "...There is no on and off switch. It’s a button that toggles so knowing if you cut it on her off is hard to tell...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Appearance"13 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the appearance of the headphones. Some mention that it boasts a sleek and stylish design, while others say that it looks a little funky and has a poor design.

    "...Build. The design is actually quite functional, and style is subjective...." Read more

    "...They look great, and they work with the mic extended or tucked away...." Read more

    "...They do look a little funky and I don't plan on wearing them outside the house, but that is forgivable since they connected quickly and easily to..." Read more

    "...The modern aesthetic and premium build quality make it a standout accessory for any gaming setup." Read more

    111 customers mention "Connectivity"10 positive101 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that it keeps disconnecting, and that it disconnects mid-game. Some say that the stick overheats and the headset will randomly disconnect.

    "...Setup was mildly convoluted but works seamlessly once setup...." Read more

    "Cons: It seemingly randomly disconnects, but I figured out that it's just out of power and the power meter does not work. That's right...." Read more

    "...The biggest issue is over, the fact that it keeps disconnecting...." Read more

    "...This is not a passive wired connection, you will need battery power to listen to wired inputs, and adjust the volume on the headset itself...." Read more

    22 customers mention "Value"0 positive22 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the headphones. They say it's not worth the purchase, absolutely trash, and extremely disappointing. They also say the sound quality is quite good, not rich, but accurate. Customers also mention that the product is overpriced and inconvenient.

    "...was absolutely nothing redeeming about this headset and it is extremely disappointing...." Read more

    "...This, however, is a little more questionable for its value...." Read more

    "...All I can say is this headset is not worth it I'm honestly just going to use the normal pulse headset and that's the one I would recommend to any..." Read more

    "...The worst thing about this headset is the wireless connectivity. It’s really bad...." Read more

    I haven’t used it much yet but so far so good.
    5 out of 5 stars
    I haven’t used it much yet but so far so good.
    I bought the pulse elite back in March. I have used them a few times. So far so good. I have not had any issues the few times I have used it. I have not had any connection issues. The sound is great, I love the design. I will provide an update if anything changes. But so far so good.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
    Despite all the reviews about disconnects, I didn’t experience that in the hour or two I messed around with them. I had one audio stutter but updated the firmware and haven’t run into that again.

    Audio is MUCH better when connected to the USB dongle directly to the PS5 and gives control over 3D audio and an equalizer. Levels are much lower when connected with the Portal and I had to crank the volume from the default to get it on the same level as what it sounded like at 50% on the PS5. Really wish there was a way to have the equalizer controls on the Portal.

    The ability to sync up to my phone over Bluetooth simultaneously is really neat but will go largely unused by me.

    I didn’t test the mic because I don’t do online gaming, but I REALLY appreciate that it tucks out of the way when not in use. Online review videos show it having some pretty stellar ambient sound cancellation, so you don’t have to worry about crunching snacks in your ears during party play.

    Setup was mildly convoluted but works seamlessly once setup. Apparently, you can link one headset up to a max of 8 USB Link Adapters and toggle between them so I might look into getting one for my PC. Switching between PS5 and the Portal connection was relatively painless.

    Very comfortable and lightweight. Fits great on my big noggin. Great noise cancellation from the outside world. However, that also causes me to notice a weird, amplified noise from the strap auto adjusting and rubbing against the frame if I move around while pressed against a pillow or recliner.

    My favorite feature? Absolutely has to be the charger. The hanger doubling as the charger is pure convenient genius design. Mounts on the wall with one screw (not included).
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
    Cons: It seemingly randomly disconnects, but I figured out that it's just out of power and the power meter does not work. That's right. It always says it's at full power, even though it's not.
    It has less physical buttons, which could be a plus for some.
    Not a lot of bass.
    Pros: The sound is more crisp and realistic and noticeably better than the old Pulse headset.
    The volume buttons are now much easier to find.
    More comfortable.

    The sound quality alone is worth the upgrade especially if you play FPSs or GT7. Or Any game on VR2. It's more immersive than ever. But don't use them to listen to Hip hop or EDM because they are incapable of producing a lot of bass, but that's not what they are made for anyway.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
    Let’s start with the good. Sound quality is much better and you may get better 3-D audio from it.

    There are a lot of issues straight from how it is packaged. Comes with a mounting stem. That is somehow sort of hidden, and I tossed with the box. There is no on and off switch. It’s a button that toggles so knowing if you cut it on her off is hard to tell. There’s a bright light on the right side keeps blinking as you play so if you’re playing in the dark, you will see it. a workaround Is once it’s over your ear position it back a little.
    The biggest issue is over, the fact that it keeps disconnecting. Reports online say that because it focuses on a 2.4 Hz range that it can get disrupted and it will disconnect. So you may have to hold the button that comes on the dongle. That I feel it is hidden as you don’t know if it’s a bun or not and nothing really says it’s a button.

    UPDATE: it’s possible that interference is caused by the magnets in headset and magnets in secret lab magnetic pillow.
    I ultimately like these headphones because of longer battery, quality of life between Bluetooth and PlayStation link. Easier to game and pick up phone. Or have videos on in background.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
    I bought these for PC gaming after learning these contain planar magnetic drivers for under $200. I have been very impressed. After a month of ownership, these have become my go-to wireless headphones, in addition to being a PC headset.

    Pros:

    Lightweight and comfortable. These weigh less than the wired headphones I replaced (Logitech ProX). The headband and cups are unusual, but they give a great fit without needing adjustment. I can easily wear them for hours.

    Connectivity. These headphones have so many options to connect, wireless and wired! The USB dongle allows lossless wireless audio; it should be your primary connection. The USB dongle itself has great compatibility; it has been plug and play without issue on every device I tested it with. With a USB A to C adapter, I can even use the USB dongle to get wireless lossless audio from my iPhone 15! If your device doesn’t have a USB port, you can connect with bluetooth. Bluetooth will be lower quality than the proprietary lossless wireless used with the USB dongle. A unique feature is to have both connections running simultaneously. I personally have not found this useful, but I can see the use case for console gaming where you want phone audio by bluetooth for music or videos while also receiving game audio from the console over USB. The last option is a wired connection by 3.5 mm audio (aux cord). I love this option for compatibility with in-flight entertainment on airplanes, and a few old devices that don’t support bluetooth audio. This is not a passive wired connection, you will need battery power to listen to wired inputs, and adjust the volume on the headset itself. You cannot utilize any other connection simultaneously with the wired connection. If you use a 4 pole 3.5mm cord, you will utilize the microphone in wired connections too. 3.5mm cord (aux cord) is not included.

    Audio. Audio is crisp and snappy. You hear everything. No really! Everything! Planar magnetic drivers have a faster response than traditional dynamic drivers; giving more distinct sounds. Lossless wireless audio is a big deal. I love listening to music with these just as much as playing games.

    Battery life. Not an issue. They claim 30 hours. I never had these die on me, but I am pretty good about charging items not in use.

    Cons:

    Microphone. The microphone is acceptable, not good. It does have always-running (software) noise filter; In my opinion this does assist with clarity. People will understand what you are saying; you just don’t sound good while being clearly heard. This is the sacrifice for high quality wireless audio, the bandwidth for the mic. For games it is fine, but I wouldn’t use this headset for conferences.

    Build. The design is actually quite functional, and style is subjective. I am happy with what was delivered, but there are alot of soft touch plastics in this headset. We shall see how long it lasts. I can see it scratching easily over time.

    Audio. Audio is shallow. I really like how these sound. You hear everything. These do not sound booming or deep. You will hear the base, it wont sound bad or tinny, but it wont boom. You may be disappointed if you expect deep and booming sound.

    Mixer and equalizer. Without a PS5, you have no control over the mixer/equalizer. Out of the box these are balanced flat. If you want to adjust your sound profile, you need to do so on a PS5. Once adjusted, the sound profile is stored on the headset. If fine tuning your sound profile matters to you, you need a PS5 or a friend with a PS5 to tune your headset.

    Documentation. The manuals included in the box are limited. There are plenty of features just not listed in the manuals. It doesn’t even tell you how to turn off the headset! You need to check Sony’s FAQ for this headset online to learn all of its features.

    System behavior. Two aspects of system behavior annoy me. First, the blue LED that indicates the headset is powered on, is too bright for its prominent placement in front. Second, this headset automatically powers off after a period of no audio input. This period is a little short for me, but the worse aspect is that it does not play a tone when automatically powering off. It can be annoying when you hit play on your music, only to realize the headset is off and needs to be powered on. Please add a tone on automatic power off.

    Conclusion: This is the best all around headset to buy, even if you use PC and not PS5. You get lightweight, comfortable, great sounding, and wireless headset with tons of features and the unique sound from planar magnetic drivers, for under $200. The mic, while not good, is clear/comprehensible. No software controls for PC may be a deal breaker for some people.
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    Top reviews from other countries

    Julio Alejandro Anaya Godoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran sonido 3D para PS5
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 21, 2024
    Se escuchan aun mejor que los pulse normales, la batería dura muchísimo, son muy cómodos y el audio 3D es muy bueno.
    سماعة سوني 5 الجديدة
    5.0 out of 5 stars سماعة انصح فيها
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on July 6, 2024
    البطارية ممتازة جداً
    الصوت خرافي وصافي
    مريحة جدا و خفيفة على الرأس
    تشبك على جهازين في نفس الوقت
    انصح فيها
    وشكراً على سرعة التوصيل دفعة 8 ريال وصلت ثاني يوم
    Nimesh Solanki
    5.0 out of 5 stars The headphones are great
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 8, 2024
    The audio quality of the headphones is exceptional, providing an immersive surround sound experience. The build quality exudes a premium feel, although the lack of a foldable design may limit its portability. The Bluetooth connectivity with various devices is seamless, except for occasional disconnections from the PS5, which can be easily resolved by connecting the wired connection. The battery life is impressive, requiring only two charges since I received it.

    In summary, these headphones offer an excellent overall experience.
    Seçkin Yılmaz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fiyat performans ürünü
    Reviewed in Turkey on March 19, 2024
    Kulaklık olarak Arctis pro kullanıyordum bu kulaklığı denediğimde Arctis pro dan daha iyi bir ses duymayı beklerdim. Surround olarak oyunlarda denediğimde müthiş bir surround efekti de duymadım. Gerçi ben pc de Ae-7 ve Arctis pro ikilisi kullandığımdan çıta bir hayli yüksekti. İyi bir kulaklık ama mükemmel değil. En büyük avantajları kablosuz oluşu ve şarj süresi. Ps5 ile bir bütün oluşu ps5 de equalizer ayarlanmasına olanak sağlaması.
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    Jose Avila
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente compra 🤠
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2024
    Son muy ligeros y comodos, el sonido ni se diga una excelente comprar mas si la encuentras en oferta vale mucho la pena me gusta mucho por el echo del cargado que se puede poner en cualquier lado y el micrófono que es facil de guardar, no son cansado al usarlo durante mucho tiempo excelente comprar mas si los usar para tu play 5
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente compra 🤠
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2024
    Son muy ligeros y comodos, el sonido ni se diga una excelente comprar mas si la encuentras en oferta vale mucho la pena me gusta mucho por el echo del cargado que se puede poner en cualquier lado y el micrófono que es facil de guardar, no son cansado al usarlo durante mucho tiempo excelente comprar mas si los usar para tu play 5
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