Review of Sony's wireless gaming earphones 'PULSE Explore Wireless Earphones', enjoy low-latency game audio with easy connection just by inserting an adapter into PS5
PlayStation's first wireless earphones ' PULSE Explore Wireless Earphones ' released by Sony on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, allow you to enjoy low-latency, lossless audio by simply plugging the USB adapter into your PlayStation 5 (PS5). I had the opportunity to borrow PULSE Explore wireless earphones from Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., so I tried them out.
PULSE Explore Wireless Earphones | Experience the new era of PlayStation gaming audio at home or on the go (Japan)
The package of PULSE Explore wireless earphones looks like this.
As soon as I opened the box, the PULSE Explore wireless earphones appeared.
The contents are PULSE Explore wireless earphones, instruction manual, USB dongle for wireless connection 'PlayStation Link USB adapter', and USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable.
There were also replacement ear tips in the box. There are four sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large, and the small ear tips are attached to the earphones from the beginning.
The PlayStation logo is printed on the front of the charging case. The size is 42mm long x 88mm wide x 38mm thick.
Nothing on the back.
The same goes for the right side.
USB Type-C port for charging on the left side.
There is nothing on the bottom.
The actual weight of the charging case including earphones is 85g.
Slide the lid to the left to take out the earphones.
You can take out the earphones by simply pinching them with your fingers.
This is what the earphone itself looks like.
PlayStation logo mark on the front of the earphone.
The charging terminal is on the back.
There is a button on the side for adjusting the volume.
Also on the opposite side is the PlayStation Link button for disconnecting and reconnecting.
The size of the earphones is 35mm long x 23mm wide x 19mm thick.
The actual weight is 7g.
This is what the earphones look like when you put them on.
Let's connect the PULSE Explore wireless earphones to the PS5. First, turn on the PS5.
Plug the included PlayStation Link USB adapter into the USB Type-A port on the PS5 console.
When you take out the earphones from the charging case, the PS5 and PULSE Explore Wireless Earphones will automatically connect. No pairing operation was necessary.
You can just wear the earphones and enjoy the game.
PULSE Explore wireless earphones are equipped with a microphone, and it is said that noise can be removed from the player's voice using noise reduction using AI. Below is a movie where I checked my voice from a microphone test with PULSE Explore wireless earphones connected to PS5. When I actually listened to the audio, I got the impression that the voice was a little muffled and the voice was not clear and clear, but the microphone sound quality was at a level that I could hear without any problems, and I felt that voice chat was sufficient. .
PULSE Explore wireless earphones are said to be able to enjoy high-quality sound while minimizing delays using PlayStation Link technology. I actually played multiple games while wearing the PULSE Explore wireless earphones, and I never noticed any discrepancies between the video and audio.
The PULSE Explore wireless earphones have a black and white exterior, just like the PS5 itself and the dedicated controller 'DualSense,' so you can enjoy a unified look.
PULSE Explore wireless earphones can also be connected via Bluetooth. To connect to a device such as a smartphone, press and hold the PlayStation Link button inside the charging case for about 8 seconds.
While waiting for connection, the LED indicator at the bottom of the charging case will flash blue.
After that, you can connect to your smartphone, PC, etc. using the same operations as a general Bluetooth device.
The PULSE Explore wireless earphones support 'dual device connectivity,' allowing you to listen to the audio from a Bluetooth-connected device while listening to the audio from your PS5. Therefore, you can do things like ``listen to music on your smartphone while playing a game on PS5'' or ``while playing an online game with a friend on PS5, talk with your friend using chat tools on your smartphone such as LINE calls or Skype.'' .
However, it is disappointing that you cannot adjust the volume using the volume button on the earphones when connected to Bluetooth.
Sony 'PULSE Explore Wireless Earphones' will be available for purchase from December 6, 2023 (Wednesday) at home electronics retailers, as well as on Amazon.co.jp, and the price at the time of article creation is 20,000 yen including tax. It is 9981 yen.
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