If you want to enjoy the best audio experience on your PS4 or PS5 console, use a headset from Sony. For example, the Sony Pulse 3D headset is the perfect choice for your PS5 console.
If you own a PS4 console, go for the Sony Gold or Platinum Wireless headset. They’re reliable, offer excellent audio quality, and charge pretty fast.
How long does a PS4 or PS5 headset take to charge?
According to Sony, a PS4 or PS5 headset may need up to 3 to 3.5 hours to fully charge when starting with no battery left. If you plug in the headset when the battery is at 50 percent, it should charge to 100 percent in less than two hours.
Your PS4 wireless headset should get a solid 7-hour play time when fully charged. Your PS5 Pulse 3D headset should last around 10 hours when using the microphone all the time.
If you use it only 70 to 80 percent of the time, it should last more than that, probably around 12 hours.
To charge the headset, connect it to a USB port using a USB cable. Sony recommends charging the headset in an environment with a temperature from 10ºC to 30ºC or 50ºF to 86ºF.
PS4 headsets are compatible with standard USB ports and cables, while PS5 headsets use USB Type-C technology.
You can use your PlayStation console, PC, or USB power adapter to charge your PS4 or PS5 headset.
If you use a PC or USB power bank to charge your PS4 or PS5 headset, make sure the device has enough power to charge the headset.
Can I use my PS4 or PS5 headset while charging?
You can use your PS4 or pS5 headset while charging but keep in mind the earphone will get hotter and hotter as it charges.
It’s perfectly normal for the headset to heat up a bit while charging, after all that’s what lithium batteries do.
However, your headset should not be too hot. If the earpads get too hot and it’s uncomfortable to wear, this may indicate the headset is faulty. Contact Sony for a replacement.
Keep in mind that headsets with a bigger battery and higher amperage create more heat compared to headsets that have a smaller battery.
How do I know when my PS4 or PS5 headset is fully charged?
Your PS4 headset has a battery status indicator that lights up red while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Your PS5 Pulse 3D headset has a purple battery status indicator that blinks three times when the battery is fully charged.
How do I check the battery of a PS4 Wireless headset?
Turn on your headset and connect it to your console. You’ll see a symbol for the headphones that will also show you the battery meter.
Alternatively, you can also hit the PS button to display your controller and headphone battery life on the console screen.
How do I check the battery on my Pulse 3D headset?
As Sony explains in the Pulse 3D user manual, hold down the Chat button and Volume Down button for a couple of seconds to enable the battery indicator. The battery status indicator will flash purple.
One flash means you’re low on battery, two flashes indicate your battery is at around 50 percent, while three flashes indicate your headset’s battery is fully charged.
Conclusion
The charging time for a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 headset can vary depending on the specific model and its battery capacity. Generally, it takes around 3 hours to fully charge a wireless headset for either console.
References:
- PS4 Gold Wireless Headset presentation page.
- PS4 Gold Wireless Headset instruction manual.
- Sony Platinum Wireless Headset.
- PS4 Platinum Wireless Headset instruction manual.
- PULSE 3D Wireless Headset.
- PS5 PULSE 3D Wireless Headset in PS5 Accessories.
Updated in June 2023.