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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 873 reviews

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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71%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds' impressive sound quality, comfortable fit, and decent battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and immersive 3D audio experience. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding connection issues, the high price point, and the bass performance. Additionally, a few users feel the volume range and wireless range could be improved.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I’ve really tried to like them

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had them for a while now and I’ve tried to like them. I’ve decided it’s time to return them while I can. They connect to the portal, sometimes. They hardly connect to the PS5 and when they do they constantly disconnect and reconnect. What’s more is when I want to connect them to the PS5, they don’t auto pair like you’d expect. I have to always repair them to it. I will wait for the over the ear Pulse Explore headset to see if that’s better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst earbuds in the market 0/10

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is possibly the worst earbuds that i have ever used. The quality of the sound is terrible. Absolutely no base. The worst part about it is that it just wants to disconnect all of a sudden. I don’t know how SONY managed to mess up this product so bad. These are $20 earbuds from the flea market. 0/10.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Very average

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't feel like it’s worth of $200, you can get way better headphones with noise cancellation future. This headphone reminded me of the first-generation Apple Airpod.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    PS5 is required to change settings. Returning.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unless you have a PS5, do NOT buy these. On the front of the box, it clearly says "for PS5, PC/Mac, Mobile". On the side, it lists PC and PS5 as having the same compatibility, using PS link. But... the default EQ settings sound awful, and you cannot change anything but the volume without a PS5. False advertising. Really poor battery life, connectivity issues with the transmitter 3 feet away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is such an amazing product that I could use it while gaiming and phone calls at the same time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor launch

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought mine on launch day. Right earbud continuously disconnected. Did the entire troubleshooting with sony and still did not work. Suffice to say I returned them and won’t be buying new ones.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Was not happy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would not stay connected to my playstation. One would connect and the other would either not connect or would connect and lose connection and bounce back and forth.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super great omg Best Buy and this item are amazing they literally are the best

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new Sony Ear buds it’s very nice I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth 200$

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth 119.99$ max the only reason im keeping them is for ise with my playstation portal.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The greatest thing I could have ever got. Love that I can use it on my portal and ps5

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Lots of bugs, sound quality is ok

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony needs to update the firmware of this. Been buggy since I got my hands on it. Otherwise its ok. Connects pretty fast too

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wireless earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really love them and how I don’t have to have a cord plugging into my controller to hear my teammates/opponents. This is by far one of the best products PlayStation has made!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this as a xmas gift for my boyfriend and i am happy i did. He loves them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Works With Portal but not worth the price tag

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I only got these for the Portal since it’s the only device that has PS Link. The case isn’t that sturdy feeling considering the price tag it has. The sound is tinny and it doesn’t have that deep bass you get from other buds in the same price range. I can only have it connected to my portal and not my PS5 at the same time because then I have restart my portal after it’s connected to my PS5 and that’s annoying. Should’ve went with the Pulse Elite

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony PULSE Connect Earbuds = PERFECT

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds are amazing! Always wanted gaming earbuds that could also act as normal earbuds for work or activities. These Sony PULSE earbuds have exceeded all expectations!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It keeps disconnecting

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I am playing games the Left or Right keeps disconnecting. So, I am returning it. Also the sound is not worth the price. This is worth $50 or less because the sound is mediocre.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I expevted better

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m a Playstation die hard and this is the only Playstation product I’ve ever returned. The build feels chreap for $200, they kept dusconnecting from my PS5 every few minutes, and there was a crackling sound coming out of the earbuds that would not go away

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connection

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Connection | Dongle issues

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Like others have warned these like to drop connection easy and it gets very annoying trying to reconnect. 3 months into minimal use the dongle has officially died. Sounds quality is meh. More frustrating and average sound, definitely not worth the price. Be nice if they allowed bluetooth so i could use my wf-1000xm4.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PS Portal Buddy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very convenient earpiece on the go. A must have if you have a PS Portal!

    I would recommend this to a friend