Sony PlayStation Platinum Wireless

Integrates into the PlayStation 4’s interface and features ; Sturdy Steel design

Uncomfortable ; Drastic differences in sound quality among surround settings ; 3D Audio features only work on select games

The Sony Platinum are nothing special. Other than the features on the interface side of things, the restrictions placed on the 3D surround capabilities and uncomfortable design hold back the headset.

Crisp, balanced sound ; Comfortable ; Great PS4 integration ; 3D Audio on some games

Virtual Surround Sound isn't great ; Mic picks up background noise ; Fiddly buttons

The headline features fall a little flat, but the core sound quality more than makes up for that

Very good sound quality. Comfortable. Solid virtual surround effect.

Only works wirelessly with PlayStation 4. Underwhelming sub-bass.

Sony's Platinum Wireless Headset for the PlayStation 4 is a premium-feeling gaming headset that offers very good sound quality and a comfortable fit. It doesn't have quite as much low-end power as it could, and its platform-specific design means you...

Excellent sound for price point ; Comfortable for long gaming sessions ; 3D audio is a game-changer

Sub-optimal microphone setup ; Another USB port taken up on your PS4

The Platinum headset isn’t Sony’s first 7.1 virtual surround-sound headset. That would be the Gold wireless headset, which launched a couple of years ago. If you’re on a tighter budget, the Gold headset is still definitely worth looking at. The chief...

Great sound for games and music ; Collapsible and portable ; Attractive design

Unreliable wireless features ; Insubstantial preset options

The PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset offers great sound and a slick design, but its features are half-baked.

Good build quality; Value for money; Looks good

Ease to use

Expensive