Sony Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds, Pulse Elite Headset Debut in India
Sony on Tuesday launched two new earphones in India – the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and the Pulse Elite wireless headset. The earphones, which are focused on gaming audio, were first announced at the PlayStation Showcase in May 2023 and initially launched in the US. The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and the Pulse Elite wireless headset follow the familiar two-tone black and white design that matches the PS5 and come with Sony’s own wireless connection protocol, called PlayStation Link. Both earphones have planar magnetic drivers and microphones with AI-enhanced noise cancellation.
Pulse Discover TWS and Pulse Elite Price in India, Availability
The Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are priced at Rs. 18,990 in India, while the Pulse Elite headset will be available for Rs. 12,990. Both can be purchased from Sony Center, Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales and other participating retailers starting October 11.
The Pulse Explore earbuds and the Pulse Elite headset
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Pulse Discover TWS and Pulse Elite wireless headset features
Both the Pulse Explore earbuds and the Pulse Elite headset come with planar magnetic drivers. The earbuds feature two hidden microphones with AI-enhanced noise cancellation. The Pulse Explore earbuds come with a case that supports USB Type-C charging.
The Pulse Elite headset has the same planar magnetic drivers and comes with a fully retractable microphone with AI noise cancellation support. The headphones come with a charging pendant.
Both audio devices support multi-device connectivity via Sony’s proprietary PlayStation Link wireless connection protocol and Bluetooth. The earphones come with a PlayStation Link USB adapter for easy connectivity to a PS5, PC or Mac.
The Pulse Explore earbuds are claimed to offer up to five hours of battery life, and up to an additional 10 hours with the charging case. The Pulse Elite headset, on the other hand, is said to last up to 30 hours. They also support fast charging, with Sony claiming the battery will last up to two hours on a 10-minute charge.
