Playstation Link EXPLAINED! | PULSE Elite & Explore Hands-On
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Have you tried out Playstations new proprietary audio technology? It's called Link and it's designed to provide ultra low latency and high quality lossless audio. In this video I'll be doing a hands-on and review of the PULSE Elite & Explore, the first devices to use Playstation Link.
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PULSE Elite
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PULSE Explore
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0:00 Intro
0:35 PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds
1:43 PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
3:34 Playstation Link
6:21 Bluetooth
7:03 Audio Quality
8:35 Mic
9:14 Battery Life
9:50 Things That Could Be Better
10:20 Which Should You Buy?
11:13 Outro
Review units provided by Playstation Canada.
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Note: I didn’t cover how these work with the PSVR2 but I tried it out and the elite won’t fit with the VR headset on.
Thanks for watching! Are you a headset or an earbuds person? 🤔
Definitely a headset person. Not gonna get the headset coz i still got a pair of steel series headphones and Corsair HS580 but i definitely will one day grab the earbuds. The earbuds seem like a nice comfy alternative when you dont wanna use a full on headset. Great watch as always 🫡👊🏿
I’m a headphones guy through and through
I use both, depends of the moment.
I have the first galaxy buds and Sony wh- xm4
More of a headset. Haven't tried the earbuds, but I think the headset should sound better. If they sound the same, I'm willing to try. Thank you so much!
They fit for me
This was a great video. Very well put together and the quality was top notch. Many review videos are either super generic or way over the top. This was engaging, informative, and to the point. Nice job on the review. I subbed to the channel.
one thing i haven’t heard any reviewer mention is how it fits over the PSVR2. your comment about your hair is helpful though!
Thank you and I definitely should have covered that part with the PSVR2. I may try to follow this up with a shorter video on that :)
Bro you have a sweet set up! great video man very detailed definitely helped me out thank you
Thank you for great comparison video, unlike other reviewer, this by far is the best video for me.
Excellent review. Thank you. 👏🏼
This was a great review!
why is this guy so incredibly buff
I'm getting the elite. Thanks for the great review
Fantastic Review!
@11:13 - PULSE Elite!
Thank-you, Tomi! 👊😎
A solid choice and no worries! Thanks for watching :)
I'm glad you mentioned hair. My locs like to take up space.
Love your videos man!
I appreciate that bro! 🙏🏾
Thanks for the review! Is there a noticiable or any differnence in sound quality or usability going between something like your PS5 and PC? I’m getting tired of the over ear headset game, but im afraid to spend the money on gaming earbuds. Thanks again!
Great review & Great Quality Video
Thanks bro! 🙏🏾
When you connect the Elites to a PC, is there a way to control the game/chat audio balance from within the PC? Or can this only be done when connected to the PS5?
Which one do you prefer I am trying to think which one I should buy I can't decide
I see y u r a playstation playmaker This video very sharp very nice love the cuts in the Edit me personally. I'm going to get both one when I'm on the go I can just easily pack up the portal. Grab the bluetooth I think the headset will be more for home Gaming, but I know the headset is Bluetooth. And it does take me back to the early 2000s when heads around your neck.
Thanks my bro! and your plan to use both is solid :)
Which sounded the best overal?
can link your soundbar to the ps link USB via bluetooth?
I have the explore and I’m enjoying them. I will get the elite to replace my pulse 3d soon enough. Cool video bro.
You’ll love the upgrade! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the explore :)
How do I pair both headset and buds to a single link dongle? I’m having issues. The headset is paired but the earbuds won’t
Im having a horrible time trying to connect my elite to my portal. I had it connected before once but i switched back to my ps5. So now im trying to go back to my portal and i cannot connect. im holding the pair button for 8 seconds on speakers then i hit the button on the portal. Cant connect for the life of me.
Does the mic allow to hear yourself pretty well while wearing them? I know some headsets don’t do that but it’s a must for me!
Yes they do!!! I just bought the elite pulse headset
Will the link usb adapter connect my pulse 3D headset? My son lost my dongle
Hey man, I didn't know you had a tech channel to i came from the fitness channel
Welcome to my other side 🙂
I'm having difficulties pairing both devices to the same USB dongle, in my instance it's still requiring me to change USB's if I want to swap between the two. When I hold the pair button it flashes white for a quick second then changes to a blue flash. Any Help ?
Did you try the headset playing a fps? Wanted to know what the directional sound was like.
Yea I did with Apex & Cyberpunk. Directional audio on both work great!
I just picked a Bluetooth dongle and paired it to a Sonys WF-1000XM3 and the sound quality is awesome i dont think it gets any better
Trust me it can get better! But if you love your setup, that’s what matters :)
Can we also connect the Elite headphones via the 3.5mm port on the Dualsense to the 3.5mm port on the Elite headset (seen at 2:25) using a 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack? And how does the sound compare with using the Link Dongle?
Yes, but not included in the box
The audio doesn’t change at all
@@XxKentokixX Cool. I have a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable I use to connect my BEATS to the Dualsense. But I preordered these Pulse Elite headphones so games will sound correct. Glad we all have two options to “connect” em: the Link Dongle, or, a 3.5mm to 3,5mm jack
@@franktodarello538 Can you let us know what your experience is when testing it?
hey just a heads up you are wearing the buds at the wrong angle. The white plastic part should be horizontal, not tilted up or down. This will greatly help with audio quality. This isn't communicated at all by sony but something the community kind of discovered on its own.
Also, switch to different ear tips and that will make the pulse explore sound much better. I suggest foam tips or Xelastec tips from Sedna.
Wow thanks !! I still think pulse elite is better
hi man first tome on your channel
Welcome! 🫶🏽
Inzone H7/9 are more comfortable for long sessions, i feel the cloth soft cushion is much lighter and breathable than the leather material on the pulse elite which i believe same material of the the 3D elite (which was horrible)
how loud is the pulse elite headset? great video!
Thanks! It gets pretty loud especially in comparison to the explore. :)
i have both the elite and the explore, but i cant use both with the same stick, if i want to use the explore i have to use stick it came with and the same with the elite.
Do They come In back ?
I feel that my ps5 pulse ear buds are interfering with the functionality of my controller. Is this a real thing?
I have a question. I bought the Pulse elite and wanted to use for PC and PS5. If i purchase extra dongle is there an app that i choose to show which console i want sound to come from or i have to leave one dongle unplugged until i am ready to use that console? I have Soundcore VR p10 earbuds and multiple dongles and there is an app to select where i want sound to come from.
There’s no software controls for use with other devices other than PlayStation devices as that’s what it was designed for. You’ll want a third party headset for universal app control like you have with the Soundcore :)
PULSE Explore if USB to PS5 and use Bluetooth connect my pc that the audio can at the same time?
So I got the buds already and getting the over heads here in a couple days. I love the sound and technology but the ps link connecton isn't very far so if you leave the room it will disconnect and not reconnect, unleess you press the link buttons. On playstations previous headset builds the dongle is ALWAYS searching to connect automatically, and you could be in BFE and still be connected. Ellitees are the way to go for the normal consumer, the buds move way too much even wiht my all diferent ear tips, and if they dont sit in your ear perfectly.... good luck with that awesome audio. But great review dawg!!
That’s for sharing your experience with the buds. I definitely prefer the elites more and agree that it’ll be could be the best option for an average user.
Do you have any idea if it will fit well with the psvr2 ?
The elite won’t fit with the VR headset on but the earbuds have no issues at all.
FINALLY someone telling me which is better
Great review. Are they comfortable on the neck between sessions?
Yea no issues there at all :)
@@midasgamespace well I got a thick neck so we’ll have to see 😀
@@midasgamespace I got the buds and love them do you think i should get the new ones as well, do your ears get hot and sweaty with the elite
Can you tell me if the pulse elite is louder than the pulse 3d? I have a little hearing disability, I use the pulse 3d, it would be great if the pulse elite is louder, I want to buy it but I want to make sure its a louder than the pulse 3d
I haven’t have the Pulse 3D in a while but the elites can get very very loud
@@midasgamespace how about the bass compared compared to steelseries 7p??
Hi, i have Pulse 3d headset. My kid destroyed headset dongle... :( can i just replace with this Playstation Link? At the moment i just using wire connection from controller to headphones.
It could have worked but the PULSE 3D doesn't support Playstation Link. You can only use multiple headsets and earbuds that have link built in with the same adapter.
Hope that clears things up! 🙂
It’s a good day when the homie drops content!! I’m a headset guy deep down. The sound quality and comfort is just unbeatable to me.
Much love bro! Thanks for stopping by for a watch :)
@@midasgamespace yessir
How’s it work when taking a call and not wanting the mic on in game on the elite? Haven’t tested it yet but was just curious to what you do. Cos when muting the mic ya ether press the controller or the mic to mute in game. But will that mute the call?
That’s something you have to keep in mind, if you in game and take a call everyone will hear what you talking about.
@@user-kz4ir5ux9f yeah. It says all you do if press the mute button on the controller to mute in game chat and still be able to talk in the phone. But for me it doesn’t do that. It mutes both phone and in game chat
How do i Connect it to an iphone. I tried doing Bluetooth but it doesn’t pop up
Make sure you have your Bluetooth setting open on your iPhone. Then turn the Headset on. Then hold the same power/function button for 8 seconds until it starts blinking and let go. Then pick the Elite option on your phone. Took me a couple times. But works perfectly now.
Random note but I have those same sandles, super nice lmao. Good vid tho!
Why my phone bluetooth can't find my pulse elite?
Buen video mi bro
Thanks! 🎉
I would like to see how the elites fit while using psvr2 no one has covered this yet
Interesting! I never even thought about that, but I'll work on a different video to cover that soon :)
I tried both with the PSVR2 ad unfortunately, the elite won’t fit with the VR headset on but the earbuds have no issues at all.
They work fine with PSVR2. Trick is to put the headphones on first. It’s designed for the PSVR2 go overtop the headphones. Actually prefer it over the Pulse 3D.
Which is better in terms of audio, is the Elite louder in volume and has more bass than the Explore? Which is better overall?
The Elite is better sounding and much louder than the Explore :)
How would you compare it to the pulse 3D?
It’s a definite upgrade in sound quality :)
I can't get my elite to connect to the dongle
I’m torn between getting the pulse elite or the steel series artic nova pro wireless but I’m just not sure with the price tag if it’s worth it etc can anyone help me? I do mainly only play call of duty aswell
I would assume that PlayStation headsets would work better if the use case is just with PlayStation devices but if you plan on using them with other devices like a PC for example, the Nova might be a better choice.
This is all speculation as I haven’t tried the Nova yet so please do more research :)
I have the Steelseries Arctis 7P+, how would you say the Pulse Elite compare to the Steelseries?
I’m still waiting for someone to compare the Artics 7P plus with the Sony Pulse elite but no one has talked about this
@@haidr.habib.official2839 I tried the Pulse Elite. I much prefer my Artics 7p+. The Sonys felt cheap and when you turn your head you can hear the earpads making noises.
Personally I likes the sound better from my SteelSeries, yea the pulse mutes background noise but the steelseries for me was better in every other way, even more comfortable to wear.
It saved me 230$ Canadian returning them.
Bro , your hair look good
Do the earbuds work on Xbox? Along with game Chat?
I’m sure you can use it with that just like with a PC. There will be limited features like lack of system control over the headset through the XBOX UI.
You had my sold when you said the elites fit comfortably over your dreads😭. Dat was kinda in issue with the 3d
I get random little static noise in my explore buds when playing ps5 games via Link. Have you experienced this?
Actually no. I'm not sure what that could be but it might be a defect as static sounds in earbuds aren't new. I've personally experienced it using past earbuds/headsets
@@midasgamespace appreciate the reply… I did some searching and came across a thread that described a similar issue as mine. Ended up moving the usb LINK dongle from the rear of the ps5 to the front usb port. Turns out that the heat dissipated from the ps5’s fan could interfere with the performance of the LINK connection. The intermittent static noises seems to have been rectified after doing this (for me at least). That being said, I still think the sound quality could be better. But the buds are a lot more tolerable now.
Can I pair both, the explore buds and the elite on ONE SINGLE Link adapter? On Portal both are working at the PS5 I have to switch the dongles?!?!
Putting both dongles in says I have to decide for one of it.
You can pair both audio devices (Elite & Explore) to ONE SINGLE link adapter and then use the second adapter on a PC or some other device. That way you never have to move the dongle from the PS5 :)
Thx it tooks me some time until i found out that i can push the dongle to bring it to pairing mode
@@midasgamespaceso ps5 have their own UI for switching between both so it’s possible, but how it is managed on the PC side to select witch one is connected, or switch between them?
Can you help explain how to actually pair both do a single adapter, so I can switch between the two headset’s rather than switch out the adapters as well?
Which one would you buy
It works on ps4?
the bluetooth doesn’t work for me 😢
Not related but I am thinking of getting a ps5 which one shall I get slim or original? ❤
Slim forsure. It’s smaller and the disk drive is removable too :)
@@midasgamespace so it does not have heating issues ?
I HAVE BOTH....AND BOTH ARE AWESOME 🔥🔥🔥🔥
That’s sick man! Glad to hear you’re enjoying both 🔥
Can you pair both to a single Link USB dongle?
@@TRUMP_2024_PREZ which one would you get ?? If you could only afford one?
@@Juju-u7t ELITE HEADSET
Have you tried either pair with the PSVR2?
Not yet but I’ll be making a separate video on that very soon as it seems a lot of people want to know more about that.
@@midasgamespace Thank you
Should i bet these or the steelseries arctis nova 7??
I couldn’t tell ya as I haven’t used the Arctis nova 7 yet :)
Mines keeps disconnecting every 20 min or so is anyone facing the same issue
I have a question, does the pulse elite have noise cancellation or not?
It does but it's passive so you don't have control over it. Still works great though!
@@midasgamespaceAnd which one do you recommend?, pulse 3D headset or pulse elite headset
@@alexisfierro6257you’re probably better off getting the elite since it’s only 50 dollars more. A lot of people have said that the pulse 3D is uncomfortable.
I kinda didn't understand the thing with Bluetooth. Can it just connect to a Mac via Bluetooth? I know it works with the dongle but I don't want to buy a separate dongle for 20 bucks. But anyway great video!
You can connect to Mac through simple Bluetooth, no dongles needed :)
@@midasgamespace Thanks man you don't know how helpful that was!
Hi can you please do a gameplay
I try to connect my pulse elite with my iPhone 15 but is not finding the headphones
Same here just contacted sony to replace them, did you ever get them to work?
I cannot connect the dongle & headset to save my life man 😢 I’ve tried everything
@chrisjones720 ask for a replacement, from what I hear it should be easy to spot on blutooth on phone and the dongle shouldn't be hard at all ,we just got some defects 😮💨.
@@Jayk86347 I finally got it to connect after three hours lol 😂
Just got my replacement and was super easy to pair with my PS5 and android phone idk what was wrong with the other pair .
I ended up purchasing both the pulse elite and the pulse explore. I'm loving both, but the fact that I play vr a lot I might just end up keeping the pulse explore because overall they sound amazing. Either way you can't go wrong with either one you buy.
which one sound better?
which one sound better
@@javierf6162 overall I'd say the pulse elites are louder, but the earbuds are loud enough and plus with the fact that for me they handle bass better and fit much better with the PSVR2. To be honest after hearing the earbuds I assumed that the elites, being a headset would just destroy the earbuds but that wasn't the case. For my everyday use the earbuds, are just so much easier to take out and put on and put back in the case compared to the elites. Like I said you can't go wrong either way, but trust me the earbuds hold their own.
@@TheColdest247 nice, just ordered it to play on my portal and use it on my phone
@@javierf6162 Sweet! Just remember to do the update on the PS5 to get EQ which takes these to the next level. Also remember to make sure that you choose the correct ear tips, because for one if you choose the wrong ones the sound will be underwhelming. The ear tips should form a seal in your ears and lastly make sure you put the earbuds in correctly. When I first got mine I was disappointed, until someone showed me the way to set them up properly and now I'm totally loving them. For me the ear tips Sony provided were're any good for me but my psvr2 ear tips worked fine. If you have any questions just let me know. You'll be happy once you set them up which is very easy by the way..
I rushed out and got these and also the explore to use with the psvr2 and casual music listening. However, they both sounded Ok In games with psvr2. I was hoping for something more with Sony’s new magnetic drivers. They sounded average to my silly ears. I returned them both out of disappointments
Compare to pulse 3d?
Much better audio quality. It’s certainly noticeable :)
Just get the razer blackshark v2 x its like $60 and works just fine.
I imagine a PS5 pro will just have PS Link built in to eliminate the need for the dongle. I hope so anyway.
Pulse Elites for me personally, better price point, more materials due to size difference etc
I’m definitely leaning more towards the elites myself :)
@@midasgamespaceGlad to hear, mine are being delivered tomorrow. I returned my Razar Barracuda X's last year for these Pulse Elites
헤드셋 탐나네요😃
Bros forhead is bigger and brighter than my future 😂
I got both. I find myself using the explores more. They are both sweet. However the elite’s bass is horrible. Great for gaming not music.
I didnt even watch the video but you're wearing the earbuds wrong in the thumbnail
Bang lu kerja apa?
👊🏿💥
Much love my bro! 🙌🏾
Any console give aways
Trying to work something out with PlayStation. Let’s be hopeful :)
I love ur videos but u only talk about ps5 what about XBOX X/S 😢 as gaming channel
I appreciate the love 🫶🏽
I talk about PC gaming which honestly also covers most of Xbox. It’s hard to find good topics on the console alone that can’t be covered through PC gaming. Ill try to add some videos on it into the mix in the future:)
Hi plss your rog laptop name rtx plss name
ROG Zephyrus G14 with and RTX 4070 :)
Still can't believe i can't connect my sony xm5's 🤦♂️
wait you can't connect a bluetooth headphones? i have the xm4s which are better because of battery life
@@DJGoodMusicAllDay
the xm4's also fold better, when you have the xm5's around your neck they fold outwards instead of inwardand and they fold smaller. I had the xm3's before these and the charge port melted 🤬
That hair is a no go.
Hello
Stupid that it comes with the FAT USB-A when USB-C should have been the way to go as it is mainstream nowadays
Tbh rather have it take up a USB a port than a USB c on the ps5...if its not necessary for its functionality
Only one ucb c versus 2 usb a. Hmmm try to be smarter
I just bought an adapter that allows 4 that I plugged into the back.
That would make it so you couldn’t use it on PSVR2 without another cable. That would be a worse look for Sony.
No such thing as a SKINNY USB-A port.
Therefore, no need to call it FAT USB-A.
It's just called USB-A.
Also, PSVR2 requires the USB-C port. That's why the dongle uses a USB-A port.
KSI!?
実に興味深いビデオでした。しかし、SONYはvitaの独自規格メモリーカードの失敗から何も学んでいないのだと思いました。
Puls Elite is a complete failure headphones keep disconnecting randomly
Audeze Maxwell are alot better than these
Also twice as expensive
For its price, it better be lmao
I had the pulse elite for 1 day and returned it. Here's why:
1 the lack of bass, there's no bass at all only highs and mids.
2 the comfort, they are uncomfortable and don't feel right.
3 the ratteling noise of the earcups, they are te lose and feel so weak.
4 the random disconnecting, they loos connection couple times every hour.
5 the lights on the headset are in the vision of the player.
6 they are not fit good with the psvr2.
Save your money and buy another headset!!
BUYER BEWARE: The 3D Elite is a fail by Sony in going down market as far as sound quality is concerned especially when listening to music. My PS4 Gold headset with whatever profile I saved to them years ago has SUPERIOR bass and sound for $99 versus the $199+ for these. Super disappointing. I have been buying the PS4 Gold headsets off eBay as they inevitably break to get around this disappointment. I’m sure these are great for just pure gaming 3D audio, but woooow is the lack of any oomph or bass to the sound apparent. Even with 3D audio profiles shut off. ALSO you don’t even have a chat to audio mixer like the PS4 Gold headset.
The one thing they really do have is comfort but I think I’m returning these. Disappointed again. I just don’t understand how a $99 Sony headset from 2015 is better for YouTubing and punchy sound.
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