Sony PlayStation Pulse Headset Review: I’m Impressed but Tempted to Wait for the Pulse Edge - CNET

8.2

Pros & Cons

• Affordably priced
• Lighter and more compact with no boom microphone and fold-flat design
• Larger planar magnetic drivers deliver excellent sound with improved bass performance
• Comfortable to wear for longer gaming sessions
• PlayStation Link USB-C wireless dongle (included) and Bluetooth connectivity
• Compatible with PS5, MacOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android phones
• Good battery life (up to 30 hours)
• No active noise cancellation
• Limited feature set
• Bass may be a little lacking for some people
• No app for audio tuning — it's all done through a PS5

This fall, Sony unveiled two new wireless gaming headsets — the PlayStation Pulse and the step-up PlayStation Pulse Edge— but it’s only releasing the $100 Pulse that I’m reviewing here in 2026. While both headsets have low-distortion planar magnetic drivers with improved bass performance, the Edge has more advanced drivers (eight magnets instead of four) along with active noise...

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