Sony Pulse 3D Headset

The best way to experience the PS5's 3D Tempest AudioTech at work.

Sony's Pulse 3D Wireless Headset has a couple of caveats, including flat mic performance and the lack of Bluetooth connectivity, but the 3D Audio performance is exemplary. It is so cleverly designed to match the PS5 in looks and talents that it doesn't really play well with other devices, but that's the point really. This is unapologetically a PlayStation headset for the latest PlayStation console, and in that is one of the best value propositions around.

The Sony Pulse 3D headset is a brilliant peripheral I can easily recommend to any owner of the PS5. It sounds, looks and feels great, while boasting features such as 3D audio and internal dual microphones which make it feel wonderfully innovative for the price.

A solid, appealingly priced wireless headset.

Sure, it is neither the best looking or fitting headset on the market today. There are other options that will deliver a better experience, but that doesn't mean the Pulse 3D is a bad headset at all, because it isn't. If you are looking for a reliable and solid headset to experience the PS5 in the best possible way, the Pulse 3D will suffice. Just know, it isn't the top option.

The Sony Pulse 3D is a straightforward, streamlined wireless headset for PS5 owners who want 3D audio without spending a bundle.

The Pulse 3D is Sony's take on a PS5 wireless gaming headset. It sports a stylish design and satisfying audio, but it eschews a quality boom microphone in favor of a pinhole mic.

The Sony PULSE 3D Headset is adequate for wireless gaming. Using its wireless USB receiver, it transmits audio without too much disruptive audio latency on PCs and PlayStation consoles. Unfortunately, its integrated microphone can make your voice sound a little muffled, and it may struggle to isolate speech from loud background noise. It also doesn't have any sound customization features aside from spatial audio, which is only available on PS5 consoles and a few PS4 games.