Updated 26 Oct 2026
Is the Sony PlayStation PULSE Elite worth it?
Yes — the best headset for PS5 owners.
Its planar magnetic drivers sound rich and detailed, it sets up on a PS5 with no fuss, and the retractable mic is clear. It connects to a PS5, PC or PlayStation Portal through its USB dongle and to your phone over Bluetooth at the same time, and it charges on a hanger that comes in the box. Its battery lasted 53 hours in testing. It's bulky and a little heavy, it blocks little outside noise, some owners have had the connection drop, and on Xbox it only works through its 3.5mm cable.
92%of 71 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Rich, detailed planar sound
- Clear retractable mic
- PS5, PlayStation Portal and phone at once
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What owners say
Owners love the clear, detailed sound and the comfort. The main complaint is the connection dropping.
Good to know
- Bulky and a little heavy.
- It blocks little outside noise.
- Some owners had the connection or dongle drop out.
From 71 buyer ratings at Currys, every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Clear, detailed soundMentioned a lot
- Light and comfortableMentioned often
- Blocks out noise around youMentioned by some
- Phone and PS5 audio at onceMentioned by some
- Clear micMentioned by some
- A step up from the Pulse 3DMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Connection drops, or the dongle disconnectsRare
Get it if…
- You play mostly on PS5 or PlayStation Portal.
- You'd like phone calls or music while you play.
Skip it if…
- You play on Xbox: it only works there by cable.
- You want a light, compact headset.
More on the PULSE Elite
How we reached this verdict
TechRadar praises its planar drivers, superb PS5 audio, clear retractable mic and PlayStation Portal support, but finds the design bulbous, slightly heavy and the value only so-so. Trusted Reviews calls it a triumph. RTINGS measured 53 hours of battery and found a very good mic, but notes poor isolation and reports of the dongle disconnecting. Currys owners love the sound and comfort; the main complaint is the connection dropping.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, RTINGS, PlayStation, RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 26 Oct 2026How we decide