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The comparable value price is $199.99

Customer reviews

Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 866 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gaming earbuds

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

    Sound very good and fit comfortable. Mic sounds clear and battery last pretty long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly Worth It!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They work great! Easy to connect to my ps5 and also got them to easily connect to my pc too! The audio when connected to the ps5 is perfect for hearing footsteps and more!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Very good, allowed me to play audio from ps5 and my pc at the same time with great audio! Battery life is good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Way better than headphones IMO

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

    The fit is not bad, my ears do start to hurt after having them on for like an hour. The battery on these are not bad at all with a full charge....... I can confidently say this is good enough for 4 hours of playtime at least.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressed

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was impressed with the sound from these headphones because they’re so small. Also, I have senstive ears and these headphones dont hurt my ears at all! definitely worth my money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very comfortable

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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.

    I just got the Pulse Elite Earbuds. They feel very comfortable and sound great! $200 is a little high but so far, I like them

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Overall comfortable and the audio is top notch would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Earbuds

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

    Skeptical because of 3 star reviews I held out 4 months to pick these up. They are comfortable, with incredible sound. Despite the appearance they are extremely lightweight. The required usb dongle is a bit annoying with all of the PS5's tech, but zero sound delays and no signal drops after 2 weeks of heavy use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Worth It!

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

    I’d have to say that Sony/PS5 is going in the right direction with these. They are very convenient for someone like myself who doesn’t like headphones on my head because I’d rather be headset free! The battery life is really good! The only flaw I’d say is that the comfort in the ear isn’t too good but maybe that’s my ear shape lol. Def worth a purchase if you relate to me about headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The "Buddy" System

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

    Ever since they fixed the connection issue with these earbuds they been working just fine. Sound good on both the PS5 and Portal. I don't use the microphone so i can't speak to the quality of that. Sound better and are more comfortable than the original Sony 3d Pulse headphones I picked up back when those were first released.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy game changer

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

    Annoyed of ear aches or want to a head bump these are it can have good 5-10 hours of game if with no issue and the ability to listen to my phone is handy does have issues with calls but I think that’s every gamers problem but over all has good audio and ready to use out of the box

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Single Player headphones.

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

    Great has some drops but have a solid flat sound!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Sound quality is excellent connection to the PS portal is inconsistent. Works great with the PS5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice sound a little clumsy

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

    The Impulse pods are good. The sound quality is excellent coming from a PlayStation product. The ability to use them with your phone is great but will not disconnect automatically when removed from your ear. They are also quite bulky and a little uncomfortable and clumsy inside the ear. Of your into PlayStation items this is something to have but for comfort I would go with a headset or other comfortable pods

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but uncomfortable after time

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

    I like the case, design, and sound is great. Unfortunately I decided to return them due to after being in the ear for 30+ mins or if I got out of the shower recently before putting them in my ear they are uncomfortable for me and caused irritation in my ear. This is the only reason I give it less than 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible

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

    The Sony headphones deliver an impressive audio experience with rich sound quality and effective noise cancellation. The comfortable design makes them suitable for long listening sessions. However, the premium price might be a consideration for some. Overall, a top-notch choice for audiophiles seeking exceptional audio performance and comfort.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Connection Issues Almost Guaranteed

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

    First off, the sound quality is nice, when they work. The main issue I had is that the PS Link adaptor seemingly did not have a strong connection to the earbuds, because several times throughout my play session the L or R or both earbuds would just disconnect. The connection to the PS5 console is terrible, and after having to reset them over and over during several days of usage, I opted to return them. More trouble than they are worth. If Playstation was able to fix the connection issue I would have gladly kept them, but Sony support wanted me to pay shipping and handling to return them to be repaired. Not happening, especially when these just released and people have several accounts of poor connection.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love hate relationship

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

    These are awesome when they are connected and work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My fiance loved these. The battery life is amazing and the ability to be free, the sound quality is amazing. All together this is a great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect and lightweight

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

    You would think earphones would not be as good as over the ear headphones, but that is not the case with these. They sound amazing and while gaming they wont fatigue your ears or head.

    I would recommend this to a friend