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Sony PULSE Wireless Headset

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PULSE Wireless Headset

Released 19 November 2026.2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Update of 21 October 2026 in the PlayStation Blog post: the headset in White and Midnight Black will be available in select regions starting on November 19, 2026. Pre-orders begin on October 29, 2026. The original 15 September text only said the 2026 holiday season. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available

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Series
PULSE1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Sold in the PlayStation PULSE audio range next to PULSE Edge, PULSE Elevate, PULSE Explore and PULSE Elite. It is a new headset and not the 2024 PULSE Elite (CFI-ZWH2).
Model numbers
Not available
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
15 September 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Blog post dated 15 September 2026 (Pacific time). Some outlets report 16 September.
Status
Available2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Product page and launch announcement. The 21 October 2026 update gives a release date of 19 November 2026 and opens pre-orders on 29 October 2026, so the headset is not on sale yet.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$99.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Update of 21 October 2026 gives a recommended retail price of $99.99 for the PlayStation Pulse wireless headset. US retail prices exclude sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€99.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Same update gives a recommended retail price of 99.99 euro. The post names no single euro country and gives one euro price. The post also lists 89.99 GBP and 15,980 yen, which are not stored.
Markets
US, CA, AU, NZ, JP, AT, BE, DK, FI, FR, DE, IS, IE, IL, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT, ES, SE, CH, UA, GB2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Update lists the launch regions: U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the U.K. The post says the date for further countries comes later.
Colours
Midnight Black, White1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page says available in Midnight Black and White, subject to retailer availability.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026PlayStation accessory page for gaming audio. It also mentions lifestyle use.

Design

Form factor
Over-ear2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026The post says earcups and shows closed round earcups that enclose the ear in its press images. No source writes over-ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Not available
Wearing style
Headband2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Headband headset with rotating earcups per the post.
Folding
Flat1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page: flat-folding earcups. The announcement says rotating earcups let the headset lay flat. No inward fold is stated.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Both headsets have rotating earcups that allow them to lay flat for portability.
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Planar magnetic1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Custom planar magnetic drivers. Driver diameter, diaphragm and number of drivers per side are not published.
Driver size
Not available
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Not available
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
Tempest 3D AudioTech1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page names Tempest 3D AudioTech in supported games on a PS5 console. No Dolby or DTS licence is named.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Comparison table lists Active Noise Cancellation as not included for PlayStation Pulse and included for Pulse Edge.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

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Frequency response notes
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page names a built-in microphone. The announcement table says integrated mic. Its position is not stated.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page and announcement both say AI-enhanced noise rejection for voice chat.
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026PlayStation Link through the included adapter and simultaneous Bluetooth. The table lists no audio/microphone jack for PlayStation Pulse.
Analog source plugs
Not available
Cable connector on headset
Not available
Longest included cable
Not available
Headset USB plug or port
Not available
Audio over USB-C cable
Not available
Passive wired listening
Not available
Wireless receiver
Included2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Comparison table: PlayStation Link adapter with USB Type-C connector included.
Wireless receiver connector
USB-C2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Same table row names a USB Type-C connector on the adapter.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-wireless-headsetRead 20 October 2026Page says connect to multiple devices simultaneously via Bluetooth and PlayStation Link, for example chat on a phone while PS5 game audio plays over PS Link.
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
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Compatibility

Compatible platforms
PS5, Windows, macOS, Other2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026PlayStation Link switches between PS5 consoles, PlayStation Portal remote player, PC and Mac. The PC and Mac rows carry no OS version. Other stands for PlayStation Portal. Bluetooth devices are not named by platform.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
PS52.4 GHz
Windows2.4 GHz
macOS2.4 GHz
Other2.4 GHz
Source2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Only the PlayStation Link paths named in the post. Microphone support per platform is not stated. Bluetooth host platforms are not named.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

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Controls
Not available
Volume control
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Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Not available
Headband material
Not available
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Not available
Ear pad material
Not available
Replaceable ear pads
Not available
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Not available

Software

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Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
Not available
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
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Cables included
Not available
Carrying case
None2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/09/15/introducing-the-next-line-of-ps5-audio-products-playstation-pulse-and-pulse-edge-wireless-headsetsRead 21 October 2026Comparison table lists a carrying case only for Pulse Edge.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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  1. Read 20 October 2026Backs 10 fields
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