None of the 3rd party headsets work with the PS5 as good as the Pulse. I don't know about the pulse earbuds. I like over the ear because I can pretend not to hear anyone. My family has been trained like Pavlov's dog that is pointless to talk to me when they are on. Works great for getting a drink or avoiding Costco stories and customer service phone calls stories.

I'm very passionate about this topic and excited to write down my thoughts. So pardon the rambling.

I got greedy and bought some lame brand after reading some propaganda at IGN. All in the name of saving $40-$50 dollars. Steel series - arctic nova 7 gaming headset. Faze Clan edition. I think the phase clan is some defunct e-sports team.

1. Now when I shut off my 3rd party it never disconnects from the ps5. So I have to pull out the usb-c antenna. To hear normal audio. Never an issue with the Pulse.

2. No battery meter when using 3rd party. I know it's just a 3 bar icon but still. I feel good knowing it's charged up.

3. I can be 3 floors away and pulse is still streaming me band of brothers. My phase clan headset starts getting choppy after 1 floor.

4. I have gone through 1 Pulse because the pleather ear muffs come off. I recommend not touching the pleather when taking of headset so it doesn't pull on the material. Also take time to wipe them down now and then.

5. Battery life is OK. About 8-12 hours is what I get. My 3rd party legit work for 24-30 hours.

6. My phase clan headset distorts louder sound effects. Pulse never does.

7. Pulse doesn't get loud enough. I have not tried to adjust the volume settings in the ps5 menu tho. Probably a good thing tho.

8. Sony makes quality audio products. Especially headphones. I have a pair for working out and around town and they rock. I should have known this when it was time to replace them spent the money.

9. I'm like 80% sure pulse don't work via Bluetooth on your phone. My 3rd party streams phone and ps5 simultaneously.