Sony announces two new wireless headsets for PlayStation 5

What are the new headsets?

Sony is expanding its PlayStation 5 audio line-up with two new wireless headsets: the PlayStation Pulse and a more premium sibling, the PlayStation Pulse Edge. Both devices are built around custom planar magnetic drivers, an advanced audio technology that Sony has been championing ever since it acquired high-end headphone maker Audeze.

Planar magnetic drivers use flat diaphragms suspended between magnets to produce incredibly precise sound with minimal distortion. Sony says this technology makes it much easier for gamers to pinpoint critical directional audio cues, like the direction of approaching footsteps or the sound of an opponent reloading in a competitive shooter.

How do the Pulse and Pulse Edge differ?

While they share a similar aesthetic, the two models target different budgets. The standard PlayStation Pulse is the entry-point model, featuring four magnets per planar driver and a built-in microphone.

The Pulse Edge is the premium option. It packs eight magnets per driver—doubling the magnet volume of the standard Pulse—to deliver noticeably deeper, richer bass while keeping the mid and high frequencies crisp.

The Edge also adds several hardware upgrades:

• Active noise cancellation to block out background chatter.
• A detachable physical boom microphone, alongside a secondary hidden mic for when the boom is removed.
• Built-in chat-mix controls directly on the headset to let you balance game audio and party chat on the fly.
• A 3.5mm audio jack and a protective carrying case.

Both models include AI-enhanced noise rejection in their microphones to filter out environmental noise.

Solving a comfort problem

The new headsets also represent a major physical redesign. Sony’s previous premium headset, the Pulse Elite, was criticised by reviewers—including Kyle Barr at Gizmodo—who found its rigid, non-folding frame awkward to wear and difficult to store.

Addressing those concerns, Joe Bentley, Sony’s vice president of engineering, said these new headsets have been built with a focus on "lasting comfort" and durability. Crucially, both models now feature rotating earcups, allowing them to lay flat on a desk or rest comfortably around your neck between gaming sessions.

Connectivity and release details

Both headsets connect using PlayStation Link, Sony’s proprietary wireless standard. Using an included USB-C adapter, the headsets promise lossless, ultra-low-latency audio across the PS5, the PlayStation Portal handheld, PCs, and Macs. They also support Bluetooth, allowing you to connect to a phone or tablet at the same time you are gaming.

Sony plans to release both models in white and midnight black. The standard PlayStation Pulse will launch in select markets during the upcoming holiday season, while the premium Pulse Edge is scheduled to follow in early 2027. Sony has not yet announced pricing for either model.