May we count your visit with Google Analytics? It uses cookies and sends visit data to Google. You can change this any time under Cookie choices. Privacy

GamingMics Mic test
Menu

Sony PULSE Elite

Works on Windows, Mac and PS5, with a mute control and sidetone so you hear yourself.

HeadsetSony's own PS5 headset: its USB adapter also works on a PC and a Mac, and its mic folds away

Check this setup

Platform connections

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

Sony PULSE Elite: how it connects and what you can adjust

Over the wireless dongle

  1. Sony PULSE Elite microphone
  2. The wireless dongle from the box
  3. Mic input on your PC or console
  4. Game chat
Connections
PlayStation Link USB adapter · Bluetooth
Mute
Mic mute button on the headset
Hear yourself
Yes: sidetone, set on the PS5 or in the PlayStation Link PC driver; the headset keeps that level on other devices

Choose it if…

  • You want game sound and voice chat in one headset.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You want a wearable microphone rather than a separate desk stand or arm.

Before choosing this model

  • Sony lists PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal over PlayStation Link, and phones and tablets over Bluetooth; it doesn't list Xbox or Switch.
  • A dongle that fits a console's USB port doesn't mean the console takes the mic: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • No stand or arm needed: the mic is on the headset.
  • Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

Compare it

vs
Sony PULSE Elite Sony PULSE 3D

Sony PULSE Elite vs PULSE 3D: which PS5 headset?

Others like it

All Sony models compared →

Controls and specifications

PS5 · PC · Mac · PlayStation Portal · Mobile (Bluetooth). Software: PlayStation Link PC Driver on a PC, optional: EQ, sidetone and mic settings, kept on the headset (on a PS5 they're in the console's Sound settings).

Connections, controls and fit
Connections PlayStation Link USB adapter · Bluetooth
Microphone mute Mic mute button on the headset
Monitoring Yes: sidetone, set on the PS5 or in the PlayStation Link PC driver; the headset keeps that level on other devices
Chat controls retractable boom mic · mic mute · volume · sidetone (PS5 or PC driver settings) · game/chat balance (PS5 Sound menu)
Mounts Not listed by the maker
Dimensions Not listed by the maker
In the box and parts
Included parts PULSE Elite wireless headset · PlayStation Link USB adapter · Charging hanger
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for Sony PULSE Elite.
Compatibility the maker lists PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal over PlayStation Link; phones and tablets over Bluetooth
Microphone Retractable boom mic with AI-enhanced noise rejection
Drivers Planar magnetic
Connections PlayStation Link USB adapter (included) · Bluetooth
In the box PULSE Elite wireless headset · PlayStation Link USB adapter · Charging hanger (mounting screws not included)
Microphone monitoring Yes: sidetone, set on the PS5 or in the PlayStation Link PC driver; the headset keeps that level on other devices

Questions about the Sony PULSE Elite

Can I hear myself through the Sony PULSE Elite?

Yes: sidetone, set on the PS5 or in the PlayStation Link PC driver; the headset keeps that level on other devices.

Does the Sony PULSE Elite work on PS5?

Yes, Sony documents it. Pick it in the console's microphone settings and check the level before joining a party.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

References