Sony has introduced two new wireless gaming headsets – the Pulse and Pulse Edge – which bring planar magnetic drivers to its audio lineup.

Essentially, Planar magnetic drivers use thin, flat diaphragms positioned between magnets, and this design can reduce distortion and produce cleaner bass than more conventional driver types. Sony first brought this technology to its PlayStation range with the Pulse Elite back in 2024, following its acquisition of premium headphone maker Audeze – known for its planar magnetic headphones.

For gamers, Sony explains the new Pulse models are designed to make directional sounds easier to pick out, making it easier to work out where something like approaching footsteps is coming from in a first-person shooter.

Both headsets use PlayStation Link for low-latency wireless audio and can switch between compatible devices, including the PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac. Bluetooth connectivity is also supported, so you’re not limited to PlayStation hardware.

There are a few differences between the two headsets. Firstly, the Pulse Edge uses twice as many magnets as the standard Pulse, which Sony says helps deliver deeper bass. It also adds active noise cancellation and a detachable boom microphone, giving it a more focused setup for voice chat.

Both headsets have integrated microphones with AI-enhanced noise rejection, which is designed to filter out background noise during calls and multiplayer sessions.

Sony hasn’t announced pricing or a release date for either headset yet, so there’s no way to say exactly how much the Pulse Edge will cost compared with the standard Pulse. For some context, the existing Pulse Elite currently sells for $149, while the newer PlayStation version of Audeze’s Maxwell 2, announced at CES 2026, costs $329.

That leaves the new Pulse range sitting in an interesting spot for now. Sony is bringing a technology associated with higher-end Audeze headphones into its mainstream PlayStation headset lineup, but we’ll need the final prices and release details before knowing how that translates into value.