Sony PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Great sound for games and musi, Collapsible and portabl, Attractive design
Very good sound quality, Comfortable, Solid virtual surround effect

Cons:

Unreliable wireless feature, Insubstantial preset options
Only works wirelessly with PlayStation 4, Underwhelming sub-bass

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Last revision on January 2, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Great sound for games and musi, Collapsible and portabl, Attractive design
Very good sound quality, Comfortable, Solid virtual surround effect

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unreliable wireless feature, Insubstantial preset options
Only works wirelessly with PlayStation 4, Underwhelming sub-bass

Expert reviews and ratings

For the PlayStation gamer, this headset is going to mesh the most cohesively with your gaming experience on PS4. Everyone's head shape and preferred fit are different, and therefore you may find the Sony Platinum Wireless to be to your liking. However,...

By Digital Trends on March 10, 2017

100

The Platinum headset isn't Sony's first 7.1 virtual surround-sound headset. That would be the Gold wireless headset, which launched a couple of years ago. If you're on a tighter budget, the Gold headset is still definitely worth looking at. The chief...

By Expert Reviews on February 16, 2017

The Platinum headset delivers consistently good — sometimes even great — audio for both games and music. It's a beautiful peripheral that fits fairly comfortably and travels well. It's a shame, then, that its most important features are so compromised....

By Tom's Guide on February 09, 2017

Despite some underwhelming moments, Sony's new PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset is a great-sounding, ultra-comfortable pair of cans that can make some of the best looking games sound even...

By TechRadar on January 16, 2017

The PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset from Sony offers a comfortable fit and strong audio performance for PS4...

By PC Mag on January 12, 2017

This is by far the best PS4 headset that I've used - and I've used a lot of them. Unlike its predecessor, the Platinum Wireless Headset does an awesome job with surround sound, particularly when games are specifically designed to take advantage of the...

By Stuff on January 12, 2017

If you're on a tighter budget, the Gold headset is still definitely worth looking at. The chief difference between the Platinum and the Gold is driver size and 3D-audio compatibility.The Gold's 40mm drivers still deliver impressive sound, but having...

By gadgetscentral.co.uk on November 04, 2017

By gadgetscentral.co.uk on February 19, 2017

YouTube stars revealed as owners of gambling site they promoted Our legal expert weighs in.Overall, for looks, comfort, and crucially the quality of sound, this is another very solid effort from Sony. The Platinum headset's only outstanding fault right...

By eurogamer.net on January 22, 2017

There's no shortage of gaming headsets on the market, and in an effort to distinguish themselves, manufacturers are turning to gimmicks to stand out from the competition. Sony, for example, has several PlayStation-branded pairs, and now it's adding...

By Engadget on January 15, 2017

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