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headset
Sony

PULSE Elite

Category
Headset
Weight
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Connection
Wireless (PlayStation Link, Bluetooth)
Key specs
Planar magnetic drivers, retractable mic
Form factor
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What gamers keep saying · from 6 reviews

durability issues3great sound2uncomfortable2great value1

This user tried the Sony PULSE Elite and found it horrible compared with headsets like the Astro A50 Gen 5 and Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.

“Yes I've tried it and it's horrible.”
negative

A PS5 Pro owner can hear their own heartbeat and head movement in the Pulse Elite, and is sending it back for the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.

“Problem is, I can hear my own heartbeat and head movement in the Pulse Elite”
negativeuncomfortable

A Pulse Elite owner finds it flimsy, with the side arms coming off after a short time.

“they’re so flimsy, like the arms on the sides are coming off and i’ve only had this headset a short time”
negativedurability issues

A user with a smaller head found the PULSE Elite's band too large and prone to slipping, and worries it's fragile.

“I’m 5'2" and have a smaller head, so I’m wondering if anyone else has had issues with the band being too large or slipping off easily.”
negativeuncomfortable

A PS5 and PC user really enjoys the Sony PULSE Elite, but its plastic started breaking on its own and it's being refunded under warranty.

“I have pulse elite I really enjoy them but the plastic started breaking off by their own…”
mixeddurability issues

Had the PULSE Elite for a while: fantastic sound for the price, but the mic isn't great.

“I had them for a while, fantastic sound quality for the price. Mic isn’t great though.”
mixedgreat soundgreat value

Loves the Pulse Elite's directional audio in Warzone, but the headband cracked despite careful storage, a known weak spot.

“Personally, I love this Pulse Elite headset and it is an absolute game changer in Warzone”
mixedgreat sounddurability issues