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 user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong battery (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 42 | - | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PULSE Elite 1000044173 | 30.1 | 95.9 | 33.7 | 35.7 | 71.1 | 28.6 | 96.1 | 73.3 | 66.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.6 | 86.4 | 37.2 | 97.7 | 59.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.4 | 97.1 | 46.2 | 71.1 | 50.1 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.4 | 92 | 84.1 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.7 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.1 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $150
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 14, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
