Sony Pulse 3D Wireless

Punchy and exciting sound ; Convincing 3D audio ; Comfortable over long sessions

Mic picks up background noise ; Extravagant design

Pretty much the only wireless headset you should consider if you’re a PS5 gamer

Great audio quality ; Comfortable ; Built-in rechargeable battery ; "Bass impact" feature is convenient ; Easy to setup

Doesn't ship with a USB cable ; Only works with PS3 and PC

If you're a PS3 gamer that's in the market for an affordable wireless headset that also works with a portable device, you'll be pleased with this unit. That said, if you're a multiplatform gamer your needs will be better met by a more versatile product...

Great audio quality - especially with 3D Audio ; Good bass response ; Comfortable design and isolating earcups

Mic performance is flat and tinny ; No Bluetooth connectivity (USB dongle only)

Sony's Pulse 3D Wireless Headset has a couple of caveats, including flat mic performance and the lack of Bluetooth connectivity, but the 3D Audio performance is exemplary. It is so cleverly designed to match the PS5 in looks and talents that it doesn't...

Clean design ; Automatic pairing with PS5 ; With the right game, 3D audio can be really impressive

Pinch a bit if worn for a long time ; Shorter battery life than some rival headsets

The best way to experience the PS5’s 3D Tempest AudioTech at work

Surprisingly good sound ; Compatible with PC and Nintendo Switch ; Relatively low price

Controls can be confusing ; Mic isn’t very good ; Battery life is a tad below average

Strong sound, with good bass ; Works with PS5, PS4, PC, and Mac ; Stylish design

Pinhole microphone doesn't sound as good as a boom mic ; Slightly weak in the higher frequencies ; Uncomfortable fit for people with large ears

The Pulse 3D is Sony's take on a PS5 wireless gaming headset. It sports a stylish design and satisfying audio, but it eschews a quality boom microphone in favor of a pinhole mic.

Fantastic, detailed sound ; Immersive 3D audio ; Comfortable to wear for long sessions ; The PS5 synergy is unmatched

All plastic construction ; Limited multi-platform support ; Middling battery life ; No retractable microphone

If you own a PS5, Sony’s Pulse 3D headset isn’t just the best pair of gaming headphones, it’s the right choice given its exclusive synergy with the console, alongside a comfortable fit, stellar sound and convincing spatial audio.

Low wired audio latency. Low wireless audio latency. Good stereo imaging capability. Fairly well-balanced sound profile. Decent build quality.

Limited sound customization features. Terrible noise isolation capability. Closed-off soundstage. Bulky design. Uncomfortable, somewhat unstable fit. Mediocre microphone noise handling performance.

The Sony PULSE 3D Headset is okay for neutral sound. Its sound profile is lacking a bit of low bass, which may flatten the thump and rumble of sound effects in action-heavy games, but its well-balanced mid-range yields clear and present dialogue as...

The headset fits like a dream no annoying straps to adjust to fit the rubber strap inside automatically adjusts to your head shape superior sound and the headphones give realisation of the games you play

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