Sony PULSE Elite 1000044173
Planar magnetic drivers deliver ultra-low distortion audio, while PlayStation Link technology provides a lossless, low-latency wireless connection to PS5, PC, and Mac. Dual device connectivity lets you blend game audio with Bluetooth calls or music, and the AI-enhanced noise rejection ensures clear voice chat during 30-hour battery sessions. This headset is best for dedicated PlayStation 5 gamers who prioritize competitive audio fidelity and seamless multi-device use at home.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong battery (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 0.1666667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony PULSE Elite 1000044173 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PULSE Elite 1000044173 | 32.1 | 96.1 | 35 | 43 | 76.1 | 32.2 | 96 | 76.9 | 73.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.1 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.6 | 37.6 | 98.1 | 67.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 92.3 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.2 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.3 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.5 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53.1 | 97.4 | 60.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.5 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 73.1 |
Usage Scores
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