The PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds take style cues from the PlayStation 5, aping its black/white color scheme and the wavy profile. Equipped with planar magnetic drivers, Sony promises “sound at lightning-fast speed without losing a single audible detail in the process.” They are claimed to last five hours on a single charge, while the charging case adds another 10 hours worth of juice. The proprietary PlayStation Link tech aims to cut down on latency, but there is no active noise cancellation convenience available on these earbuds, which is disappointing for the $199.99 asking price.
Coming to the PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, these cost $149.99 and promise a similar set of benefits such as fast connectivity and clean sound output. The retractable microphone is a thoughtful touch, and so is the support for multi-device connectivity. Sony will ship them with a neat charging hanger that can be set on a table or any other wall-mounted still support for juicing up the battery. Sony says these headsets can last up to 30 hours on a single charge, while fast charging support ensures that you get two hours of play time with a plugged-in session worth only ten minutes.