Best PlayStation 5 Headphones at a Huge Discount! They sound great, but have a critical flaw

Looking for official PlayStation 5 headphones? The Sony PlayStation 5 Pulse Elite dropped from the original 3,590 CZK to 1,954 CZK on Heureka, which is a discount of over 45%. This is a very aggressive drop for official Sony accessories and is worth considering — if you know what you’re buying, that is. There are things you should know before clicking “add to cart.”

Sound That Few Can Match at This Price

The main draw of the Pulse Elite are planar magnetic drivers — a technology usually found in much more expensive headphones. The result is clear, detailed sound with powerful bass and accurate highs. International reviews consistently state that it’s one of the best gaming sounds you can experience on PlayStation — from atmospheric effects in Stalker to explosive scenes in Star Wars Outlaws. Plus, a microphone that retracts into the headphone body when you don’t need it.

Connectivity is also practical. Wireless connection via the PlayStation Link dongle works on PS5, PlayStation Portal, and PC, and there’s Bluetooth for mobile devices. The headphones also boast a 30-hour battery life, and a charging dock is included in the package. They sound excellent for online gaming — the microphone is clear and intelligible, so your teammates will hear you without issues.

A Weakness You Must Know About

Here, we need to be open. When browsing user reviews, you’ll encounter a recurring and alarming problem: the Pulse Elite headband cracks at the glued joint above the earcup, typically after 3 to 8 months of use. This defect is repeated across dozens of customers — some report already owning a third pair, and the headphones broke even with extremely careful handling. What’s worse is that warranty claims with official retailers often end in rejection, so repair cannot be counted on either.

Furthermore, users in reviews mention frequent spontaneous disconnections from the PS5, which requires a console restart or unplugging the dongle. And if you want to use the headphones simultaneously on both PS5 and PC, you’ll need to buy a second dongle, and switching between them is quite unintuitive. Comfort is controversial — for some, the headphones fit perfectly, while for others, they become uncomfortable after just half an hour, and the design itself doesn’t allow for comfortable wearing around the neck.

What does this mean for the discounted price? At 1,954 CZK, the Pulse Elite offer an unequivocally good price/performance ratio — in terms of sound, microphone, and integration with the PlayStation ecosystem. If you were looking for an alternative with equally good sound, you would have to spend at least 3,000 CZK. However, durability is a gamble — you have a solid chance that after half a year, the headphones will stop holding together, and a warranty claim will likely not succeed. If you are looking for headphones primarily for PS5 and PlayStation Portal, be aware of this risk. For multi-platform use (PS5 + Xbox + PC), the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 are a better choice, as they are in a similar price range and reviewers rate them positively in terms of construction.

Would you opt for the Sony Pulse Elite with the risk of a construction defect, or would you prefer the competition?