PS4: 3 good gaming headsets compared
There are now many gaming headsets for Sony's PS4. We present the 3 best models in our comparison in more detail:
Sony Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 for the Playstation 4
The Sony Gold Wireless Stereo Headset is still relatively new to the market. The look is strongly reminiscent of the design of the PS4.
- Connection: Sony's headset connects to your PS4 using the supplied USB dongle.
- Features: The headset comes with a suitable app that you can use to download new sound profiles for your games to the PS4. They are then saved under number 2 on your headset. You can also fold up the Sony Gold Wireless Headset and stow it in the included bag.
- Battery life: According to the manufacturer, the Sony headset lasts up to eight hours during gaming.
- Quality: The Sony headset convinces with a clear sound and Virtual Surround Sound 7.1. However, the bass could be a little stronger.
- Compatibility: The headset is also compatible with your PC and Mac.
- Price: You can get Sony's Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 for just under 80 euros.
Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4: PS4 headset with Bluetooth
Turtle Beach is known for professional headsets. There is now a PX4 headphone for the PS4:
- Connection: The PX4 headset creates a supposedly wireless connection to your PS4. To do this, connect the console to an included station using an optical cable. It then connects to your headset via WiFi. If you also want to use the microphone, you have to connect the headset to the controller.
- Features: In addition to the WiFi connection, the headset also supports Bluetooth. Dolby Digital Surround Sound is also supported.
- Battery life: According to the manufacturer, a battery life of up to 15 hours is possible.
- Quality: With this model, users complain more about a background noise if there are silage scenes in your game. At normal volume, the sound problems should not be noticeable.
- Compatibility: The headset is also compatible with your PS3 and Xbox 360. In addition, you can connect the device to your computer, smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.
- Price: The Turtle Beach Ear Force PX4 is available from 120 euros.
Sony PULSE: gaming headset for the Playstation
Another good model is the PULSE Wireless Stereo Headset Elite Edition from Sony.
- Connection: You can also connect this headset to your PS4 using a USB dongle.
- Features: You can adjust the game volume and chat voice independently of each other using the slide control on the headset. In addition, the device has a bass impact mode, which ensures rich bass. A virtual 7.1 surround sound mode is also on board.
- Battery life: According to the manufacturer, the battery life is up to 6 hours.
- Quality: However, some users reported slight overloads in the bass impact mode. In normal games, however, the sound is clear and does not break out.
- Compatibility: The Sony headset is compatible with the Playstation 4 and PS3.
- Price: You currently have to pay just under 140 euros for the PULSE Wireless Stereo Headset Elite Edition.
More good gaming headsets in the video test
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