Is the PULSE Explore worth it at $138.99?

At $138.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it is a reasonable buy for PS5 and Portal owners who want small wireless earbuds. The main trade-off is the short 5-hour battery.

How long does the battery last?

Sony rates about 5 hours of use per charge. The charging case holds extra charges, so total time is longer if you put them back between sessions.

Does it work with a phone or PC?

Yes. It uses Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, so it pairs with phones, tablets and PCs as well as the PS5 link.

No. The cable is not detachable and there is no wired mode, so it is wireless only.

Is there active noise cancellation?

No. The closed in-ear design blocks some sound passively, but there is no ANC.

You get the earbuds, the charging case and a USB-C charging cable. No wall adapter is included.

Where is the Sony PULSE Explore cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $138.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Sony PULSE Explore?

Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings.

Where can I buy the Sony PULSE Explore?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Playstation, Dell Home & Home Office, Target, Antonline.

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Our take on the Sony PULSE Explore

The PULSE Explore is Sony's wireless in-ear headset for PlayStation 5, built around planar magnetic drivers and a charging case. It connects over Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint and also uses Sony's low-latency link for PS5 and the PlayStation Portal. Battery life is about 5 hours per charge, with extra charges in the case. At $138.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, it sits well below its $199.99 launch price and near the low end of its recent range.