Do these work with anything other than a PS5?

Yes. PlayStation Link works with PS5, PC, Mac and the PlayStation Portal through the included USB adapter, and Bluetooth connects to phones and tablets.

Can I hear my phone and the game at the same time?

Yes. Dual-device connectivity plays PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio together, so a call comes through over the game sound.

Do they have noise cancellation?

No. They use AI-enhanced noise rejection on the microphone so other players hear you clearly, but there is no active noise cancellation for the wearer.

How long does the battery last?

Sony rates them for about five hours per charge, with the charging case adding roughly another five. Long sessions will need a top-up.

Is a dongle needed for the PS5?

Yes. The USB adapter creates the PlayStation Link connection; Bluetooth alone is not used for the console.

How do they compare with the PULSE Elite headset?

The Elite is an over-ear headset with a boom mic and much longer battery life. The Explore is smaller, more portable and has a built-in mic, at the cost of battery life and voice clarity.

Where can I buy the Sony PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds for PS5?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Employee Sale, FinanceMyCart, Amazon.

Sony PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds for PS5

Q: Where is the Sony PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds for PS5 cheapest?

At Amazon, for $140.00, 45% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers rate the sound and the low-latency link highly and call the earbuds comfortable for long sessions. Most criticism lands on battery life and on the built-in microphone, which is fine for chat but not for streaming.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners say the planar drivers give clear detail and strong bass for a small earbud.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers say a single charge does not last a long session and the case adds only a few more.
LatencyPraisedPlayers report the PlayStation Link connection stays in sync with the game with no noticeable delay.
MicrophoneMixedThe AI noise rejection helps in chat, but voices still sound thinner than on a boom mic.
FitPraisedOwners find the earbuds light and stable for hours of play.

About the Sony PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds for PS5

The Sony PULSE Explore are wireless gaming earbuds for PS5. They use planar magnetic drivers, which reproduce sound with ultra-low distortion for clear detail and deep bass.

PlayStation Link provides a lossless, ultra-low latency wireless connection to a PS5 console, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal remote player. Bluetooth lets the earbuds connect directly to a phone or tablet. With dual device connectivity, you can listen to a PlayStation Link device and a Bluetooth device at the same time, for example to take a call while gaming.

Two hidden microphones handle calls and team chat, with AI-powered noise rejection. Volume buttons are easy to reach. The design is lightweight and portable, and a charging case extends battery life. Three extra pairs of earbud tips are included to help you find a fit.

Drivers

Planar magnetic

Wireless

PlayStation Link and Bluetooth

Compatibility

PS5 console, PC, Mac, PlayStation Portal remote player (PlayStation Link); phone or tablet (Bluetooth)

Microphones

2 hidden integrated mics with AI-enhanced noise rejection

Controls

Volume buttons

Battery life

Up to 5 hours per charge, plus up to 10 hours more from the charging case