Sony PULSE Explore 1000044170
Planar magnetic drivers deliver low-distortion sound with deep bass, and PlayStation Link provides a lossless, lag-free wireless connection to PS5, PC, or Portal Remote Player. AI-powered microphone noise rejection ensures clear voice chat, while dual-device connectivity lets you take calls or stream music via Bluetooth without interrupting gameplay. Ideal for PlayStation and PC gamers who need simultaneous game audio and Bluetooth calls, but not suited for fitness or critical music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average battery (13th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | three extra pairs of included earbud tips |
Audio
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 10 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony PULSE Explore 1000044170 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 10 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PULSE Explore 1000044170 | 28.9 | 80.1 | 33.3 | 59.8 | 13 | 28.2 | 30.9 | 72.8 | 57 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.7 | 72.5 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 86.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.7 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
Usage Scores
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