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Alright so this is my day 1 review. I’ll update it after a bit of time or until something happens that makes me want to change what I said.
It took me a long time to figure out if I wanted to actually get these or not. There are an abundance of negative reviews on here that made me question it, but I made sure to take a look at several other peoples thoughts and figured I’d give it a go myself. How good this device is depends fully on what you want to use it for.
Do you want all inclusive earbuds for all your devices? DO NOT BUY THIS! It seems people don’t understand that this is primarily NOT A BLUETOOTH DEVICE! Bluetooth is a secondary feature. For those that are not aware, the connection technology used for these, PlayStation Link, is something Sony created specifically to work better for gaming over Bluetooth. I’m not particularly sure of what the technical differences are other than maximizing the reliability and lowering the latency, as far as I’m aware, all you need to use this new technology is the use adaptor that comes with it in the box. It is however mainly for the PS5 and PS5 portal, but I tested it on the Nintendo Switch and it works fairly well. Max audio seemed a tad quiet but that might just be me. Based on that anything with a USB slot would likely work with these! As I’ll get into later though, it’s not for every device since the Bluetooth is not the best.
Ok so, how good is this new technology? People have left several reviews here and elsewhere saying they have connection issues occasionally, however, most are from launch day purchases. Like any new technology nowadays, expect software updates. In fact, when I got mine, I had to update them by connecting it to my PS5. The update specifically was for connection issues. So again, if you don’t even have a PS5, please do not buy this. Anyways, they worked and are working flawlessly and the audio is crisp and most importantly, there is none of the slight delay Bluetooth has with some devices. If I experience any major issues I’ll note them here, but I’m expecting Sony to fix any other software issues that might pop up.
What about the Bluetooth? Yes. It does have Bluetooth capabilities, but it seems quite rough when compared to Link. You notice it mostly when listening to music. For reference, I use the second generation AirPod Pros and the Pulse Explorer’s are quite a bit worse than those. YouTube audio is fine though, but don’t use the Bluetooth connection for music.
However, there is one super fantastic feature I’m surprised is getting overlooked. You can connect to a PlayStation Link connection AND a Bluetooth connection at the same time! What you would want to use this for depends on the user, but you can be playing on your PS5 while on a call on your phone, all with private audio. It works great too!
I personally decided to get these mostly because I truly despise corded anything. I move around a lot and end up ripping things off and out of my ears, and I do not like headphones. So, everything being said, if you prefer Bluetooth earbuds over headsets, this seems like it’s easily the best option for PlayStation 5 users. Just be sure not to buy these if you are expecting them to be the best option for everyday earbuds 👍
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Customers have mixed opinions about these wireless earbuds, with some finding them comfortable and well-fitting, while others report they hurt after 5 minutes of use and don't sit properly. The sound quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it good while others say it's not great. Moreover, connectivity issues are significant, with customers reporting constant disconnects and the earbuds dying after 20 minutes of use. Additionally, the reliability and value for money are mixed, with some saying they work fairly well and are worth the price, while others find them terrible and not worth the cost.
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153 customers mention sound quality, 100 positive, 53 negative
These sound great when I’m playing on my portal. Had a hard time getting them to sync but once I did it was awesomeRead more
...The sound quality was terrible. No bass and lots of treble. The over the ear 3D pulse are exceptionally better than these wireless earbuds....Read more
...features, such as noise cancelling, you are really paying for the sound quality with its planar magnetic drivers and easy use....Read more
...Overall, the sounds great, mic works great, but the random connection drops, poor range, uncomfortable fit, I don't think they're worth they're price...Read more
86 customers mention quality, 44 positive, 42 negative
...good and idk why ppl give em heck, as these buds are really a great product....Read more
...Terrible. They hurt after about 5 minutes. They randomly disconnect and won't reconnect until they randomly feel like it....Read more
Amazing headset. Sounds great, no setup. PerfectRead more
...When they do work, they constantly have to be re-paired. Terrible product with no support whatsoever.Read more
62 customers mention reliability, 32 positive, 30 negative
Works great! connects to multiple devices, so working and playing is easy to be with 1 headset!...Read more
...as premium PlayStation audio gear, this feels unfinished and unreliable....Read more
Well I got them for my ps5 and they work great I went ahead and tried them out just as Bluetooth with my phone at work and i have had zero issues...Read more
2 weeks in and they just stopped working , won’t power on , won’t charge nothingRead more
60 customers mention value for money, 19 positive, 41 negative
These are a waste of money. I got them connected to my PS5 Pro and immediately after putting them in my ears, they disconnect....Read more
...Yes. Do they sound fine? Yes. But they are simply not worth the money. I would just get a full headset instead of these.Read more
...you can hear the environment around you crystal clear it makes it worth the money!...Read more
...Not worth the price in the slightest.Read more
56 customers mention comfort, 21 positive, 35 negative
...They are big and uncomfortable, and the charging case looks like a mailbox, which is also much larger than other modern wireless earbuds come with....Read more
Pulse PS5 headphones after 2 weeks 11/10 clear, comfortable and connects to all devices at once. music,phone, chat and Cod all at the same time....Read more
Disconnects, very uncomfortable, sound is mediocre...Read more
Uncomfortable after awhileRead more
42 customers mention fit, 18 positive, 24 negative
I didn't like the fit and they kept falling out of my earsRead more
...They fit comfortably, but its annoying when I often have to take them out (more on that later) and I'm fumbling in the dark afterward trying to read...Read more
...They make your inner ear hurt after about ten minutes. They don't stay in as well as I'd like them to....Read more
...First of all they fit perfect, they are comfortable and they have several different sizes to fit your ear, as far as the sound quality....Read more
152 customers mention connectivity, 42 positive, 110 negative
...It's not usually that bad, but expect them to randomly disconnect and reconnect a couple seconds later at least once every few games....Read more
...No positioning when you turn your head like AirPods. The worst is they disconnect, and the only way to reconnect is to put them in the case, unplug...Read more
I use these daily both at work and while gaming. Pairing is seamless and sound quality is insane....Read more
...they were comfortable and I had high hopes for them but after constant disconnects and glitching audio problems I decided to give up on finding a...Read more
42 customers mention battery life, 11 positive, 31 negative
My left earbud no longer charges after only 7 months. Getting support from PlayStation is non existent for these....Read more
...have to restart my ps5, and now just a month of having them the case won't chargeRead more
These earbuds are high quality, they charge fast, blue tooth connection is reliable and they sound great.Read more
...stop working in one week, it was replaced and now, the charging case is not working. awful earbuds from sony. Disconnects constantly, and it's a mess.Read more
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Really great, and as I had seen here In another's review, that suggested grab some foam etc. I was like yes, I should to save me the trouble of going without extra comfort that is nice even though they're great and feel great as they come. These are really good and idk why ppl give em heck, as these buds are really a great product. Only thing I can figure is idk but on your Ps5 in audio output setting turn the sidetone all the off, if you hear wind effect lol some may turn it all the way on to cause a wind like sound and or think its mic monitoring etc. I think that sidetone is for Sony Pulse 3D Elite or the Inzone ...Sidetone , Basically It is mic monitoring but doesn't work on Pulse Explore and I'd hope to God they would update that it would etc ..
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