Is the Sony PULSE Elite worth it at $144.06?

At $144.06 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it is a reasonable buy for PS5 players who want a light headset with noise cancelling and long battery. If you need a 3.5 mm jack or multipoint Bluetooth, look elsewhere.

Does the PULSE Elite work with PC and phones?

Yes. It connects over Bluetooth to phones and PCs, and the USB dongle can be used on a computer. It is tuned for PlayStation but not locked to it.

How long does the battery last?

Sony rates it at up to 30 hours of use. Noise cancelling and high volume will shorten that.

Only through USB. There is no 3.5 mm jack and the cable does not detach, so analog devices are out.

Does it have surround sound?

No. It is a stereo 2.0 headset with no simulated surround sound, though the PS5 can apply its own 3D audio.

The headset, a USB wireless dongle and a USB charging cable. No 3.5 mm cable is included.

Where is the Sony PULSE Elite cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $144.06, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Sony PULSE Elite?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart, Playstation, Dell Home & Home Office, Newegg.

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Our take on the Sony PULSE Elite

The Sony PULSE Elite is a wireless over-ear gaming headset built for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with Bluetooth for phones and laptops. It uses a USB dongle for low-latency console audio and adds active noise cancelling, a boom microphone and up to 30 hours of battery. At 2.34 oz it is light for an over-ear headset. The best new price is $144.06 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, with 6 stores listing it new.