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Sony Expands Pulse Line With Two Planar‑Magnetic PS5 Headsets

The move makes planar‑magnetic audio the baseline for PlayStation accessories.

Overview

  • Sony announced two new wireless models in mid‑September: the PlayStation Pulse Wireless arriving in select markets this holiday season and the premium Pulse Edge slated for early 2027.
  • Both headsets use larger custom planar magnetic drivers and support PlayStation Link for lossless, ultra‑low‑latency wireless audio to PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac while allowing simultaneous Bluetooth connections.
  • Integrated microphones on both models use AI‑enhanced noise rejection to filter background sounds during chat, and the Pulse Edge adds a detachable boom mic plus a hidden internal mic when the boom is removed.
  • Pulse Edge doubles the magnet volume per planar driver versus the standard Pulse (eight magnets versus four), and also adds active noise cancellation, onboard game/chat balance controls, premium materials and a carrying case.
  • Sony has not disclosed prices, exact launch dates, battery life or independent performance data, so final value and real‑world ANC, mic and audio gains will depend on later specs and third‑party testing; the line builds on the 2024 Pulse Elite and the recent Pulse Elevate speakers.