PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds vs Apple AirPods 4 ANC
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| Feature |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,500.00 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Apple |
| Model | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | White |
Design
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio | — |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable included |
| App Support | — | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio | Live Translation for communicating across languages |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Sensors | — | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
Audio
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Spatial Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | — | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 88 x 42 x 38mm | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | 71g | 34.7 grams |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view |
Design & Controls
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Documentation |