Sony

PULSE 3D Wireless Headset (CFI-ZWH1, 3005688)

Sony PULSE 3D Wireless Headset (CFI-ZWH1, 3005688)

Running these analyses costs money. Buy through my links to help keep lights on! I may get a small commission.

Overall

#187 in

Headphones (Over / On Ear)

according to Reddit Icon Reddit

Sentiment score68% positive
25
1
11
Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAdAffectionate3199
3 months ago

Good Point! I snapped the plastic on the outside the 3D pulse elites trying to cover my head over a hoodie whilst on a bus, the snap was pretty clean and used my plastic staple gun & welded the crack working fine but decided to keep them homebound rather than taking them out again

3 months ago

At home I use the Pulse 3D headset, the USB link remains within my PS5. The Sony WH1000XM5 are my commuting headphones so when I'm out and about I tend to carry a 3.5mm cable & connect via the Aux. If I am travelling long haul (flights or long trains journeys) I tend to use this [Ugreen Aux Bluetooth 6.0] (https://amzn.eu/d/8ZXIrLc) so I can connect through my pixel buds, the latency isn't the worse I didn't really want to fork out for an Avantree or an Airfly. I'm intrigued by the pulse explorers I wouldn't buy them brand new because being roughly around the same price as the portal itself I can't justify it but I do see them on eBay without the dongle for a lot cheaper and I wonder if they can connect to portal without the dongle or whether I can connect them to my existing dongle without having to unmatch my existing pulse 3d headset

Reddit IconAnimehero791
3 months ago

I use my ps5 Sony - PULSE 3D Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5 and just plug an AUX cord into both my headset and portal I do the same thing when i play using my ps5 controller. It also works great for my Nintendo Switch.

Reddit Iconanomo54
6 months ago

Ps5 pulse headphones have been a game changer when I’m working on crafts.

Reddit IconAzard300
3 months ago

I’ve been using the PS5 3D pulse headset been working perfect since release. I know people had issues with the headband snapping and the ear cushion part tearing etc. Not ran into those issues thankfully 🙏

Reddit IconBigphatdeck
4 months ago

I like the Sony 3d pulse headset pretty well.

Reddit Iconbrandonsp111
4 months ago

I've used both the Pulse 3D and the Pulse Elite and have had no issues

Reddit IconCrazyCanuckUncleBuck
4 months ago

I use the Pulse 3D by Sony, they don't pinch too hard. You may want to think about earbuds. PlayStation has these now https://www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds/

Reddit IconCrop_olite
6 months ago

Yeah same here in Netherlands unfortunately. Just checked. Not sure, never had a open back but I think it's not for gaming per se. I got a standard ps5 one and a Dali Io8 for music, but the quality difference between these two is enormous... So I'm always annoyed by my ps5 one haha.

Rankings by Use Case

Top recommendations from others in the same boat

Other Reddit Recommendations: