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.”
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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.”
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”
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”
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.”
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…”
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.”
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”