Sony PULSE 3D Wireless gaming headset performance benchmarks

The Sony PULSE 3D Wireless is a relatively new headset. For gaming, the Sony PULSE 3D Wireless has excellent support and feature set that enables superb gaming experience. The wireless support in Sony PULSE 3D Wireless is very convenient. The Sony PULSE 3D Wireless is great for watching TV and is very convenient while enabling immersive sound experience. In terms of sound quality, the Sony PULSE 3D Wireless is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. In terms of noise cancelling, the Sony PULSE 3D Wireless has underwhelming sound performance and below average noise handling. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Sony PULSE 3D Wireless is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. The Sony PULSE 3D Wireless suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments.

 Sony PULSE 3D Wireless gaming headset performance benchmarks
Model Sony PULSE 3D Wireless
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 2.4 / 5.0
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.7 / 5.0
Gaming Quality 3.7 / 5.0
Office Environment Sound Isolation 2.9 / 5.0
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 2.9 / 5.0
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.7 / 5.0
Price $ 110.0
Year 2020
Microphone No
Wireless Yes
Battery Life 3.7 / 5.0
Comfort 3.0 / 5.0
Controls 3.2 / 5.0
Noise Handling 2.9 / 5.0
Microphone Quality 3.4 / 5.0

Specifications

PULSE 3D Wireless Active Features

ANC ControlNo
Additional Charges0.0
AndroidNo
App NamePS5 Inferface
Audio While ChargingYes
Battery TypeRechargable
Button MappingNo
Charge Time3.3 hrs
Charging PortUSB-C
EqualizerGraphic + Presets
Mic ControlNo
Passive PlaybackYes
Playback ControlNo
Power-Saving FeatureNo
Room EffectsNo
Surround SupportNo
Total Battery Life13.4 hrs
WindowsNo
iOSNo
macOSNo

PULSE 3D Wireless Battery

Battery Life13.4 hrs

PULSE 3D Wireless Comfort

Weight0.65 lbs

PULSE 3D Wireless Connectivity

AnalogAudio + Microphone
Analog AudioYes
Analog/USB Audio Latency0 ms
Android LatencyN/A
Bluetooth VersionNo Bluetooth
Connection1/8" TRRS
DetachableYes
Dock ChargingNo
Length4.10 ft (1.25 m)
Line InNo
Line Of Sight RangeN/A
Line OutNo
Multi-Device PairingNo
NFC PairingNo
Non-BT Latency37 ms
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range195.00 ft (59.44 m)
Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
Optical InputNo
PC Latency (SBC)N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)N/A
PC Latency (aptX)N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)N/A
PS4 AnalogAudio + Microphone
PS4 Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
PS4 Wired USBNo
PS5 AnalogAudio + Microphone
PS5 Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
PS5 Wired USBNo
Power SupplyUSB
RCA InputNo
TypeWireless USB Dongle
USB AudioNo
USB InputYes
Wired USBNo
Xbox One AnalogAudio + Microphone
Xbox One Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox One Wired USBNo
Xbox Series X|S AnalogAudio + Microphone
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox Series X|S Wired USBNo
iOS LatencyN/A

PULSE 3D Wireless Controls

Ease of useDecent

PULSE 3D Wireless Design

Additional ControlsNo
Call/Music ControlNo
Channel MixingYes
Clamping Force0.9 lbs
EnclosureClosed-Back
FeedbackDecent
H3.6" (9.1 cm)
L8.2" (20.8 cm)
Microphone ControlMute/Unmute
Noise Cancelling ControlNo
OS CompatibilityNot OS specific
Talk-ThroughOn/Off
TransducerDynamic
Transmitter RequiredNo
TypeOver-ear
Volume216.00 in³ (3,539.59 cm³)
Volume ControlYes
W7.3" (18.5 cm)
WirelessYes

PULSE 3D Wireless Isolation

Bass0.2 dB
Mid0.76 dB
Noise CancellingNo
Overall Attenuation-6.56 dB
Overall Leakage @ 1ft37.91 dB
Treble-20.22 dB

PULSE 3D Wireless Microphone

BoomNo
Detachable BoomNo
FR Std. Dev.3.66 dB
HFE3,272.31 Hz
In-LineNo
IntegratedYes
LFE179.59 Hz
MicYes
Noise GateAlways On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling5.5
Speech + Subway Noise Handling6.0
Weighted THD0.191

PULSE 3D Wireless Noise Handling

SpNR11.29 dB

PULSE 3D Wireless Recording Quality

Gain-5.07 dB

PULSE 3D Wireless Sound

ANCNo ANC
Acoustic Space Excitation3.1
Avg. Std. Deviation0.58 dB
Bass Amount-4 dB
CodecPCM, 24-bit, 48kHz
ConnectionWireless (Proprietary)
Dips1.61 dB
EQNo EQ
FirmwareUnknown
Head ModelingNo
Head TrackingNo
High-Bass2.08 dB
High-Mid2.46 dB
High-Treble-10.05 dB
Low-Bass-7.24 dB
Low-Frequency Extension51.13 Hz
Low-Mid0.04 dB
Low-Treble-2.65 dB
MicrophoneIntegrated
Mid-Bass-0.31 dB
Mid-Mid0.03 dB
Mid-Treble-6.44 dB
Openness9.3
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)3.34 dB
PRTF Distance8.05 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)2.79 dB
Peaks1.9 dB
PowerOn
Room AmbienceNo
Speaker ModelingOn/Off
Std. Err.3.72 dB
Tip/PadDefault
Treble Amount-4.04 dB
Virtual SurroundYes
WHD @ 1000.182
WHD @ 900.297
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch1.07
Weighted Frequency Mismatch2.26
Weighted Group Delay0.28
Weighted Phase Mismatch4.2

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