Specifications
- Noise Cancelling (Active)YesSound ModeStereoConnection TypeWireless, WiredWireless ConnectivityBluetoothTrue WirelessYesWater ResistantNo
- Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Mac/Windows, iOS, Android
- Works With: Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: 1000038064
- Product Name: PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds - for PS5
- Color: White
- Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Isolating: true
- Environmental Noise Control: true (A technology that automatically or manually adjusts, or eliminates, ambient background sound to allow conversational voices to be heard clearer.)
- Integrated Amplifier: false
- Volume Limiting Function: false
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Number Of Devices Connectable Simultaneously: 1
- Connector Size: USB-C
- Detachable Cord: true
- Features
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Waterproof: true (Designed or treated to be impervious to water in certain situations. Products are tested under controlled laboratory conditions and then assigned an Ingress Protection (IP) rating to denote the degree of protection from water ingress. The level of protection may decrease over time with natural wear of the product.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Controls: Call, Volume
- Bone Conducting Technology: true
- Lighting Type: None
- Design
- Headphone Fit: In-Ear
- Style: Gaming
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Charging Accessory Included: Cable
- Fast Charging: 15 (Quick charge technologies typically use higher voltages and/or charging interfaces to fill a device's battery capacity faster than standard charging speeds.)
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- On/Off Switch: Yes
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Mac/Windows, iOS, Android
- Works With: Siri (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Dimensions
- Product Width: 2.87 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.61 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 711719568315
Experience a new era in gaming audio at home and on the go with the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds. Enjoy extraordinary lifelike sound in your favorite games with planar magnetic drivers, and hear every detail with a lossless and lightning-fast PlayStation Link wireless connection. Ensure friends hear you loud and clear through two hidden microphones equipped with AI-enhanced noise rejection. Plus, with up to 5 hours of battery life from the earbuds and up to 10 more via the charging case, you can take the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds with you on your adventures. *PlayStation Portal Remote Player can stream compatible games installed on your PS5 console. PlayStation Portal Remote Player requires broadband internet Wi-Fi with at least 5Mbps for use. For a better play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended. The quality and connectivity of your play experience may vary depending on your network environment. A PS5 console and account for PlayStation Network is required. The PS5 console must be connected to a broadband internet connection, powered on fully or in Rest Mode, and it must be paired with your PlayStation Portal Remote Player.
- Planar Magnetic Drivers: Studio-inspired drivers reproduce soundscapes with ultra-low distortion to deliver rich details and deep clear bass so you can hear exactly what the game developers intended.
- PlayStation Link Technology: Enjoy a lossless and lightning-fast ultra-low latency wireless connection to your PS5 console, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal remote player.
- AI-enhanced Noise Rejection: Be heard loud and clear with microphone noise-rejection technology powered by artificial intelligence.
- Bluetooth: Go mobile by directly connecting your earbuds to a phone or tablet.
- Dual Device Connectivity: Listen to audio from a PlayStation Link and Bluetooth device simultaneously to stay in play as you answer calls or enjoy music from a mobile device.
- Integrated Microphones: Take calls and chat with teammates through two hidden mics.
- Intuitive Controls: Keep your head in the game with easy-access volume buttons.
- Portable Form Factor: Go wherever play takes you with a lightweight, comfortable design packed full of cutting-edge features.
- Built-in Battery and Charging Case: Stay in play with up to 5 hours of battery life and up to an additional 10 hours via the included charging case.
- Multiple Earbud Tips: Choose between three extra pairs of included earbud tips to find the best fit for you.
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player Ready: Directly connect to the remote player with PlayStation Link technology to enjoy lifelike, lightning-fast audio wherever you have Wi-Fi* in your house.
Q: What is the battery life of these earbuds?
A: These earbuds offer up to 5 hours of battery life, with an additional 10 hours provided by the charging case.
Q: What type of sound drivers do these earbuds use?
A: These earbuds are equipped with planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound reproduction.
Q: How do these earbuds connect to my PS5?
A: The earbuds utilize PlayStation Link technology for a high-speed, low-latency connection to your console.
Q: Can I use these earbuds with my phone or tablet?
A: Yes, you can connect the earbuds to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth.
Q: Do these earbuds have a noise-canceling feature for the microphone?
A: Yes, the earbuds are equipped with AI-enhanced noise rejection technology to ensure clear communication.
Q: Do you need the USB to connect these to a PS5 or PlayStation Portal or does it connect without it?
A: USB dongle is needed for PS5 (or PC). PS Portal connects wirelessly via proprietary PlayStation Link protocol.
Q: What do I need to get to make these hook up to PS 5?
A: You don’t need to buy anything extra just like the over ear PlayStation headphones these come with a USB black little square that you plug into the back of your PlayStation or whatever you decide the older PlayStation you can plug them into the front. So the answer is it comes with a USB black square that you can plug into your PlayStation and you will have to plug the box (the headphones sit in like air pods) into the actual front of the hook ups USB-C to update them when fresh out the box.
A: I don't think it's possible. I'm a PS fanboy and looking that the case and actual earbuds in match the look of my dualsense edge and case perfectly. With that being said, the chill volume gets nice and loud but definitely lacks bass as well as additional tech new earbuds in this price range have. Love em, but definitely over priced just because they're PS brand.
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| Pros for Sony - PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds - for PS5 - White | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Comfort, Fit, Battery Life, 3D Audio | Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life, Fit, Microphone | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Battery Life, Comfort, Fit, Bluetooth |
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Customers appreciate the impressive sound quality, comfortable fit, and decent battery life of the PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds. Many also highlight the immersive 3D audio and seamless compatibility with the PlayStation ecosystem. However, some users experienced connection issues and found the price to be a bit high. A few also noted that the bass could be improved.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Gaming Earbuds
The PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds are great for what they are designed to do. However, they do have a few shortcomings for anything outside of gaming use. Let's start with the good, they sound excellent when paired to the PlayStation Portal, PS5, and PC. The pairing process is simple and straight forward whether using the included dongle for PC or PS5, direct Bluetooth connection to your phone, or PS Link with the Portal and they have the ability to be paired to 2 devices at the same time which is excellent. You can pair them to your phone and PlayStation Portal as one example and while your playing, you can take a phone call and still hear your game audio at the same time. I wish more headphones/earbuds had this feature. The fit is nice, they don't hurt while gaming for extended periods of time, but it should be noted, to get the best audio experience, you will need to find the right earbud tips get the best fit, if you don't, these will sound terrible. The overall sound quality is great. Will you notice the "lossless audio" vs traditional Bluetooth? Probably not. But it's there and Sony plasters it for their promotional materials. For the not so good, the range on these earbuds is not that great when compared to traditional headphones/earbuds. For me, I can't get more than 10-15 feet away from the Portal or PS5 Link dongle before the connection becomes distorted requiring me to take the earbuds out if I need to grab a quick drink from the fridge or something. With traditional earbuds from Sony, Apple, Samsung etc... the range is significantly better where it feels like you can walk all over your house and leave your device behind and still hear everything. If you use these buds for more than just gaming, like listening to music on your phone, the sounds quality is decent. They aren't terrible by any means and most people may be happy with it, but the volume buttons on the buds themselves do absolutely nothing unless you are connected to a PlayStation device which is a let down. Also, at least for me, no matter what device I have connected to them, the max volume doesn't get very loud for my taste. If your sitting in a quiet room with no other sounds, you will get lost in whatever you are doing. If you have a room full of people or there is a lot of noise around, it may take away from the audio experience. for the $200 price of these earbuds, I wish they would have included some kind of noise cancelation. As for the battery life, it's the traditional PlayStation mediocre battery life of 4-5 hours with each earbud with an added 15 hours with the included charging case. Compared to other earbuds in the same price range with substantial more features have better battery life which is kind of let down for the Pulse Explore Earbuds. Overall, if you use these for gaming exclusively, they do not disappoint and are a must have for any PlayStation Portal owner. For mixed use, like listening to music or watching movies, I would recommend using something else, but if this is only option available, they are decent enough where most will be happy. Happy gaming!
Posted by Dustin
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Truth be told.. DO NOT BUY
I'll keep this very brief and straight to the point.. DO NOT BUY! The good: clear sound, great for short gaming sessions on the go(if you have a portal or mobile games) and thats all i could say. The bad: bass lacks, ear tips are uncomfortable (tip: use eartips from airpods or other tips you have around, long game sessions impossible to have, connectivity goes in and out ps5 ( I don't know about portal), mic quality could be better, button function are limited to volume and ps link connection, no EQ, and I believe you could buy better headset or earbuds for $200. I'm going back to my Corsair HS80 for PS5. Only reason I decided to keep them is because I was finally able to get a ps portal, it has ps link integration, and I only plan on using it for short gaming sessions for like an hour or so right before bed in my bed. If you're just gaming on a PS5 do not buy, and if you're gaming on the portal I suggest going a another option as well. Im very disappointed and also i would return them but i already threw away the packaging.
Posted by Paul300
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Severely Overpriced
Connectivity - 2/5 Audio Quality - 4/5 Mic Quality - 3/5 Comfort - 5/5 Durability - 4/5 Packaging - 0/5 Value for money - 1/5 Overall - 3/5 (Reviewing this after a little under 2 months of usage) Everything was good except the connectivity. The earbuds would randomly disconnect. But it can be easily fixed by pressing the PS link button or by putting the buds back in the case and unplugging and plugging the PS Link adapter back in the USB slot of your PS5. If you are fine with getting a headset for your PS5, get the Pulse Elite Headset. If you for some reason only use earbuds, get the Sony Inzone buds. They are the same price as these and are much better for the same price and work really well on both PC and PS5. Buy this if you for some reason want all your PlayStation accessories to be "PlayStation branded" or something.
Posted by HaersrfHPPC