Sony has revealed a new generation of PlayStation wireless headsets, with the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset launching this holiday season and the more premium Pulse Edge Wireless Headset following in early 2027. Both models build on the technology introduced with the Pulse Elite wireless headset, including planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link connectivity, and AI-enhanced noise rejection for voice chat. Pricing and exact launch dates haven’t been announced yet.
Both headsets use larger studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers than Pulse Elite, with Sony saying the change produces fuller and deeper bass while retaining the clarity and sound separation of its current headset. The standard PlayStation Pulse uses four magnets per planar driver, while Pulse Edge doubles that to eight magnets per driver for even deeper bass. Both also include a USB-C PlayStation Link adapter for lossless, ultra-low latency audio on PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, and they can simultaneously connect to supported Bluetooth devices. Sony recently expanded the same technology to its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, which launch November 12.
The biggest differences are found on Pulse Edge, which adds active noise cancellation, built-in game audio and chat balance controls for PlayStation 5, and a detachable boom mic with AI-enhanced noise rejection. If the boom mic is removed, a hidden microphone can still be used for voice chat. Pulse Edge also includes an audio/microphone jack and carrying case, while the standard PlayStation Pulse sticks with an integrated microphone. Both headsets have redesigned rotating earcups that allow them to lay flat for easier storage and will be available in White and Midnight Black.
I haven’t reviewed the current Pulse Elite, but I do own one and use it exclusively with my PlayStation 5. As I mentioned earlier this year, I’ve found it to be a great headset for the price, with decent audio quality and better microphone quality than I expected. It doesn’t quite reach the level of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, but that headset also costs significantly more. We’ll have to wait for pricing to see exactly where PlayStation positions these two replacements, with PlayStation Pulse launching in select markets this holiday season and Pulse Edge following in early 2027.
