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Sony’s Inzone Buds are great-sounding gaming earbuds with top-notch active noise-canceling.

However, not all gaming earbuds are equal, even when they’re from the same manufacturer.

Sony Inzone Buds vs PlayStation Pulse Explore buds side by side on a green/pink background

Case in point: theSony Inzone Budsand thePlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds.

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Sony Inzone Buds

However, we have seen the latter slip in price consistently in the months after their launch.

During testing, we found they could fit inside a PlayStation Portal case, allowing for convenient portability.

This listening experience is enhanced by the buds' active noise canceling, which we found to be near-perfect.

PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds on a wooden surface with a white brick background

The PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds also offer impressive, detailed audio, largely thanks to the planar magnetic drivers.

You also have the option to customize EQ on PS5 if you want to tweak things a bit.

If you’re worried about messing around with connectivity, you needn’t with these earbuds.

Sony INZONE Buds

The Pulse Explore buds' battery life is perhaps their biggest drawback.

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PlayStation Pulse Explore artwork

PlayStation Pulse Explore artwork