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PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset - PlayStation 4
Brand | Playstation |
Model Name | 3001566 |
Color | Platinum |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Wired, 3.5mm jack |
About this item
- 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound: Experience rich, highly positional virtual surround sound powered by revolutionary 3D audio technology
- 3D Audio: In select PS4 games that fully support 3D audio, hear and feel an amazingly rich audio experience with surround sound emanating from all directions, including above and below you
- Multi-device Compatibility: Connect wirelessly to your PS4 and personal computer. Connect to a PlayStation VR headset or mobile device with the included 3.5mm audio cable
- Exclusive Audio Modes: Download the companion app from PlayStation Store to tune your headset with audio modes created by developers to bring out every subtle nuance in their game
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How Games Were Made to Sound
The Platinum Wireless Headset redefines premium gaming audio by creating an incredibly rich and detailed soundstage for your virtual world, faithfully delivering everything from the whisper of ghosts to the thunder of guns in stunning 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound powered by revolutionary 3D Audio technology. Its advanced, built-in dual mics capture your voice and cancel out distractions, while a comfortable design and extended-life battery keep you playing longer. This is how games were made to sound.
7.1 Virtual Surround Sound
Experience rich, highly positional virtual surround sound powered by revolutionary 3D audio technology.
3D Audio
In select PS4 games that fully support 3D audio, hear and feel an amazingly rich audio experience with surround sound emanating from all directions, including above and below you.
50mm Drivers
Highly responsive drivers provide amazing clarity and range of sound to your virtual world, from soaring highs and mids to a rich bass.
Exclusive Audio Modes
Download the companion app from PlayStation Store to tune your headset with audio modes created by developers to bring out every subtle nuance in their game.
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Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Android Phone Control |
Included Components | 1 |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Headphones Jack | wireless |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
Number of Items | 1 |
Is Electric | No |
Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Product Dimensions | 9 x 5 x 10 inches |
Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
ASIN | B01LW6SOV9 |
Item model number | 3001566 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,355 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #314 in PlayStation 4 Headsets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 8, 2016 |
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Product Description
The Platinum Wireless Headset redefines premium gaming audio by creating an incredibly rich and detailed soundstage for your virtual world, faithfully delivering everything from the whisper of ghosts to the thunder of guns in stunning 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound, all powered by revolutionary 3D Audio technology. Its advanced, built-in dual mics capture your voice and cancel out distractions, while an extended-life battery keeps you playing longer. A light, comfortable design keeps your focus where it needs to be. And free, exclusive audio modes elevate your favourite titles to the next level. This is how games were made to sound.
Platform Support
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 3
PlayStation VR
PlayStation Vita (with 1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack)
Mac (with Wireless Adapter)
PC (with Wireless Adapter)
Mobile Device (with 1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack)
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Customers like the quality of the headset, mentioning it's a high quality headset for less than 200 dollars. They appreciate the 3D audio, solid hinges, and good range wireless. However, some customers differ on sound quality, comfort, value, and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say it's a high-quality headset for any gamer looking for a headset for less than $200. They also appreciate the 3D audio, solid construction, and good range. Some say the sound quality is clean and pretty good. Overall, customers say the headphones are great for their purposes and are light but sturdy.
"...The great thing about these headphones is that the headband is metal they won’t snap like the gold headphones which happened to me which is plastic..." Read more
"...I'll try to make this pretty short (bold faced lie). The headset is decent, but for $160, you can get a better surround sound wireless headset for..." Read more
"...Unlike the Gold set the button setub is way better, the feel of heaset is light but sturfy and a nice glossy black...." Read more
"...--Build:PS4 Platinum has a weaker build as I say most of the cost went into the technology...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is great, especially the 3D audio, which makes enemy gunfire sound crisp and clear. They also appreciate the 7.1 Surround 3D Audio, which is amazing at projecting distance sounds feeling distant. However, some say that the sounds aren't as good as expected, the chat volume is too high, and the only 2 sound modes can be installed and active on the headset at the same time.
"...It's easier to mute chat volume with Astro A50 as you just have to lift up the boom mic as i find that much faster than reaching back and hitting a..." Read more
"...they really sound great with Music on your phone with the included headphone wire that attaches to your phone Now if you have a iPhone make sure..." Read more
"...The ear cups fit great and the game and chat voice separation is easy to work with, no hassle...." Read more
"...Some cons:-While the audio is decent, it is not as good as the audio quality you'll get in a headset that uses the optical audio port, like..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the soft pads around their ears are comfortable, while others say that they are remarkably uncomfortable and cause their head and neck to hurt after using them for a while.
"...Both are very comfortable to wear over extended periods of time..." Read more
"...They definitely have a long break in period, they still sometimes feel a little tight if I've been wearing them for a long gaming session (5-6 hours)..." Read more
"...The Platinum headset feels great, I love how the headband is metal and the ear cups are as well. It feels premium but for half the price of Astros...." Read more
"...It started hurting in about 30 minutes and I find I have to adjust it every so often. A memory foam system would have been better in my opinion...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it just isn't worth that much. The features, fitment, and quality of materials justify its pricing. However, some customers say that the sounds sounds cheap, lacking low end, and are unbelievably bad.
"...this is a pricey headset, yes. but i have a good feeling that it will last you a very long time. it is built 20x better than the gold version was...." Read more
"...Believe me they are worth the price you won’t be disappointed just take your time and make them work for you also play around with the ear..." Read more
"...do or think because I can’t find much help online and because they were expensive...." Read more
"...Absolutely the best PS4 headset for the price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works pretty well, and the other features work very well. However, others say that it stopped working after a few weeks of heavy use, and that the wireless feature doesn't work great.
"...Love when I turn the virtual surround sound on. Works great and for games like uncharted 4 where they have 3d sound it’s amazing...." Read more
"...this will reset it. if you dont do this then your mic will not work, you will have audio but no one will be able to hear you...." Read more
"...The power mode heavily boosts the quality, depth, and entire performance of the headset...." Read more
"...It didn’t work as the Sony has some electronics affixed to the old battery that were destroyed when trying to transfer them...." Read more
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--Sound Quality:
Astro A50s have better sound quality. Not that the PS4 Platinum is bad, there's not a massive difference in quality, but if you are an audiophile you will notice a difference.
PS4 Platinum gives off a more exaggerated sound while the A50 sounds more natural. A50 has a better range in terms of audio quality (does well in low, mids and highs) as the Sony Platinum is good at mid to highs.
PS4 Platinum has a better spacial awareness or where enemies and sound is coming from in game (especially with 3D audio*). So if you are a hardcore gamer and want a more functional headset (in terms of gameplay) compared to one that sounds better, the PS4 platinum is a better choice.
*3D audio is only present in a few games at the moment and it spacial awareness is amazing. The spacial awareness still works on titles that do not support 3D audio, but not as pronounced as you cannot hear what's above or below you. Both Astro A50 and PS4 Platinum you are able to hear what's going on around you (not top/bottom with non-3d audio compatible games for Sony Plat) but Sony Platinum does a better job. Hope this headset catches on as i like to see more games with 3D audio.
--Build:
PS4 Platinum has a weaker build as I say most of the cost went into the technology.
The PS4 platinum is able to fold up if you want to travel with it or put it in a compact storage space.
In general the Astro A50s has a more sturdy build, but not as portable.
Both are very comfortable to wear over extended periods of time
Astro A50 buttons are easier to press and is more user friendly especially with the analog scroll volume wheel . PS4 Platinum has most of the functions along the back side of the headset and most buttons have similar tactile feedback so it's hard to get a grasp at it at times.
--Visual aesthetic:
Exception of the metal band on top the PS4 Platinum looks very bland
A50 has a lot of going on especially with the spiral cords on the side of the headset
--Compatibility:
Right off the bat, if you want surround sound on the PS4 Platinum headset, it ONLY works on the PS4/PS4 Pro. If you want to use it on other devices it will only output stereo.
Astro A50 surround sound can be outputted on other devices like PC and XboxOne (if you have the adapter)
Both does not have bluetooth as they have their own receiver.
Astro A50 uses a mix amp while the Sony Platinum uses a USB dongle
With the Astro A50 there's more wiring as you have to connect it the PS4 via wired USB and an optical cable. PS4 Platinum just used a Wireless USB dongle, so you just plug and play instead of fiddling around with wires.
If you want to use your headset to connect to a device with a 3mm jack, the PS4Platinum as a dedicated 3mm headphone port on the headset itself, but know that it only outputs stereo. Astro A50 on the other hand, have no wired 3mm option to the headset itself as you have to connect via the mix amp which needs to connect via USB power source, and 3mm audio cable coming out of the mix amp. Sony Platinum is more portable in this sense as if you want to bring the Astro A50 out in public you have to connect the mix amp via power bank and deal with two separate wires
Both have custom software, but the PS4 Platinum is easily accessible via PS4 app if you play on the PS4. For the Astro A50 you have to set it up via PC then download the info to the headset before you can use a new custom preset.
The PS4 Platinum headset app has custom setting for specific games that the developers put in that take advantage of the 3D audio. As of this review only 4 titles are available: Uncharted 4, Watch Dogs 2, Last Guardian, and MLB The Show 16
--Mic Quality:
Both are about the same. Astro A50 is slightly better, but if you don't listen to them side-by-side and try to focus on the audio they're generally the same. You can hear each other person well on the other end and vice versa. Astro A50s you have to pull down the mic so it's in front of your face, but that's generally not an issue. It's easier to mute chat volume with Astro A50 as you just have to lift up the boom mic as i find that much faster than reaching back and hitting a dedicated mute button on the Sony Platinum
--Battery Life:
PS4 platinum has 2-3 times more battery than the Astro A50s depending on volume and chat settings
--Summary:
For the price I'd say the PS4 Platinum is a good value if you're on a budget (only if you play it on the PS4 as the surround sound doesn't work on any other devices) as the Astro A50 you'll be paying $100+ more depending on where you purchase it. If you can shell out more I'd go for the A50 if you want a more immersive audio experience
Astro A50 has better audio quality, but PS4 Platinum out preforms it in spacial awareness.
Astro A50 has a better build, but if you don't' toss your headset in the corner of the room each time, both should last a long time.
It's easier to access buttons with the Astro A50s even if you build muscle memory on the PS4 Platinum as the locations and tactile feedback of the buttons on the Astro A50s are more intuitive
Battery life on the PS4 Platinum is way better.
Personally I'm going to use both, now I can use the A50 as a PC only headset since before I have to keep moving the Mix Amp when I want to change console/systems.
If you have any questions or find this review helpful leave a comment. Hope this helps you in your purchasing decision. Thank you.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
--Sound Quality:
Astro A50s have better sound quality. Not that the PS4 Platinum is bad, there's not a massive difference in quality, but if you are an audiophile you will notice a difference.
PS4 Platinum gives off a more exaggerated sound while the A50 sounds more natural. A50 has a better range in terms of audio quality (does well in low, mids and highs) as the Sony Platinum is good at mid to highs.
PS4 Platinum has a better spacial awareness or where enemies and sound is coming from in game (especially with 3D audio*). So if you are a hardcore gamer and want a more functional headset (in terms of gameplay) compared to one that sounds better, the PS4 platinum is a better choice.
*3D audio is only present in a few games at the moment and it spacial awareness is amazing. The spacial awareness still works on titles that do not support 3D audio, but not as pronounced as you cannot hear what's above or below you. Both Astro A50 and PS4 Platinum you are able to hear what's going on around you (not top/bottom with non-3d audio compatible games for Sony Plat) but Sony Platinum does a better job. Hope this headset catches on as i like to see more games with 3D audio.
--Build:
PS4 Platinum has a weaker build as I say most of the cost went into the technology.
The PS4 platinum is able to fold up if you want to travel with it or put it in a compact storage space.
In general the Astro A50s has a more sturdy build, but not as portable.
Both are very comfortable to wear over extended periods of time
Astro A50 buttons are easier to press and is more user friendly especially with the analog scroll volume wheel . PS4 Platinum has most of the functions along the back side of the headset and most buttons have similar tactile feedback so it's hard to get a grasp at it at times.
--Visual aesthetic:
Exception of the metal band on top the PS4 Platinum looks very bland
A50 has a lot of going on especially with the spiral cords on the side of the headset
--Compatibility:
Right off the bat, if you want surround sound on the PS4 Platinum headset, it ONLY works on the PS4/PS4 Pro. If you want to use it on other devices it will only output stereo.
Astro A50 surround sound can be outputted on other devices like PC and XboxOne (if you have the adapter)
Both does not have bluetooth as they have their own receiver.
Astro A50 uses a mix amp while the Sony Platinum uses a USB dongle
With the Astro A50 there's more wiring as you have to connect it the PS4 via wired USB and an optical cable. PS4 Platinum just used a Wireless USB dongle, so you just plug and play instead of fiddling around with wires.
If you want to use your headset to connect to a device with a 3mm jack, the PS4Platinum as a dedicated 3mm headphone port on the headset itself, but know that it only outputs stereo. Astro A50 on the other hand, have no wired 3mm option to the headset itself as you have to connect via the mix amp which needs to connect via USB power source, and 3mm audio cable coming out of the mix amp. Sony Platinum is more portable in this sense as if you want to bring the Astro A50 out in public you have to connect the mix amp via power bank and deal with two separate wires
Both have custom software, but the PS4 Platinum is easily accessible via PS4 app if you play on the PS4. For the Astro A50 you have to set it up via PC then download the info to the headset before you can use a new custom preset.
The PS4 Platinum headset app has custom setting for specific games that the developers put in that take advantage of the 3D audio. As of this review only 4 titles are available: Uncharted 4, Watch Dogs 2, Last Guardian, and MLB The Show 16
--Mic Quality:
Both are about the same. Astro A50 is slightly better, but if you don't listen to them side-by-side and try to focus on the audio they're generally the same. You can hear each other person well on the other end and vice versa. Astro A50s you have to pull down the mic so it's in front of your face, but that's generally not an issue. It's easier to mute chat volume with Astro A50 as you just have to lift up the boom mic as i find that much faster than reaching back and hitting a dedicated mute button on the Sony Platinum
--Battery Life:
PS4 platinum has 2-3 times more battery than the Astro A50s depending on volume and chat settings
--Summary:
For the price I'd say the PS4 Platinum is a good value if you're on a budget (only if you play it on the PS4 as the surround sound doesn't work on any other devices) as the Astro A50 you'll be paying $100+ more depending on where you purchase it. If you can shell out more I'd go for the A50 if you want a more immersive audio experience
Astro A50 has better audio quality, but PS4 Platinum out preforms it in spacial awareness.
Astro A50 has a better build, but if you don't' toss your headset in the corner of the room each time, both should last a long time.
It's easier to access buttons with the Astro A50s even if you build muscle memory on the PS4 Platinum as the locations and tactile feedback of the buttons on the Astro A50s are more intuitive
Battery life on the PS4 Platinum is way better.
Personally I'm going to use both, now I can use the A50 as a PC only headset since before I have to keep moving the Mix Amp when I want to change console/systems.
If you have any questions or find this review helpful leave a comment. Hope this helps you in your purchasing decision. Thank you.
I have never had a problem of people hearing me and hearing them. know when you use these headphones as I mentioned they are not Bluetooth headphones They come with a Dongle Plug that you put in your PlayStation USB Port... to talk on your phone or listen to music they have wire to talk on your phone and the great thing about that is that you don’t have to turn the headphones on and use up the battery so they will last completely because they’re wired to your phone but remember if you have an iPhone please get the Headphone wire adapter for your iPhone. You can’t get that from Amazon. these to me overall are great gaming and talking or chatting or listening to music all around headphones I really do love them and hope you will too I give them about a 7
From 1 TO 10 on comfort but if you play very long hours they may hurt your head and I’m talking about 3 to 4 hours if it’s a couple hours for some people you will be OK but comfort I will rate them overal 7. The great thing about these headphones is that the headband is metal they won’t snap like the gold headphones which happened to me which is plastic these are much better and durable and lasting longer. Believe me they are worth the price you won’t be disappointed just take your time and make them work for you also play around with the ear adjustment to give you the right fit hope I made people make a better decision about the Sony PlayStation platinum headphones.
So far I have two of these and they are great. Only issue I have is if you have two going on the same network it sometimes gives an echo but rarely and it seems to be better now. Haven’t heard it in a long time. There are a lot of presets you can put on it. They don’t update that to often but every now and then one comes out. Like the new god of war sound profile. I would recommend buying these over the golds. I did have the golds and the sound isn’t as good. It only has one preset. And it would cut out from time to time. I would definitely recommend these. I actually have to buy a throes PS4 since online gaming pretty much is only one person at a time on it and we have three gamers in the family. So I will be shopping another set. Hope this review helped.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
So far I have two of these and they are great. Only issue I have is if you have two going on the same network it sometimes gives an echo but rarely and it seems to be better now. Haven’t heard it in a long time. There are a lot of presets you can put on it. They don’t update that to often but every now and then one comes out. Like the new god of war sound profile. I would recommend buying these over the golds. I did have the golds and the sound isn’t as good. It only has one preset. And it would cut out from time to time. I would definitely recommend these. I actually have to buy a throes PS4 since online gaming pretty much is only one person at a time on it and we have three gamers in the family. So I will be shopping another set. Hope this review helped.
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Reviewed in Brazil on July 2, 2020
Reviewed in Italy on December 9, 2020
Il est très confortable son poids même en jouant 4h de suite ne me fait pas mal
La qualité du son est propre même si il n y a pas une grande différence entre le 7.1 et le dolby
Compatible sur pc aussi
Seul bémol l autonomie de la batterie entre 8 et 10h