Pulse 3D vs Sony Inzone H9 - The best gaming headset for the PS5?

Taking two of the best PS5 headsets and comparing them head to head and giving you my opinion on which one is better!
I’ve used the Pulse 3D for over two years, and decided to give the Sony Inzone H9 a look. Have you used either of this headphones? Which features do you enjoy?
Thanks for watching.
PlayStation Pulse 3D can be purchased here:
US: amzn.to/423Qwbf
UK: amzn.to/3l9EWKY
The Sony Inzone H9 can be purchased here:
US: amzn.to/3yy5AR2
UK: amzn.to/3Jy1AWV
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Design & Comfort
03:22 - Connectivity
04:07 - Functions
05:49 - Mic
06:57 - Sound
09:12 - Final Thoughts
10:24 - Outro
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[@Alex9d]

Really liked the video, I feel like everything important was touched and I definitely walked away better informed after it. I especially appreciate how calm, well structured and straight to the point it was presented, a welcome change to most youtube videos. Good job. You made me reevaluate getting the H9 btw, kinda thought I don't need noise cancelation and grab the H7, but you saying it actually does make a difference even in a quite environment... Man, decisions, decisions... 😅

[@RespawnRoss]

Ha, sorry for making your decision harder! If you can spend the extra I would go for the H9, maybe some prime day deals today?

[@east00]

Good video with info that needed for the comparison.

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@theawesomegd]

8/10 review.. I wanna know Bluetooth work for phone and few more sound comparison with games running.. you deserve a like 👍

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ashfellows]

What a great review, you spoke clearly and slow enough to understand but not too slow and all the information was really good how you did the comparison. Well done 👏🏻 👏🏻 by the way where did you get you nice table lamp from?

[@RespawnRoss]

Cheers, I appreciate the feedback! It’s the IKEA Harte work lamp!

[@lastsoldierbr]

Thanks for the review!!!

[@RespawnRoss]

You’re welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@travellerseko]

I came across your channel today and subscribed immediately. Very good content. Keep up the good work mate. I’ll buy Camo designed Pulse 3D for my son, it is brilliant. Also I don’t play multiplayer games and don’t care about mic. I care more 3D sound which is stunning in games such as miles morales Spider-Man game. If I need mic, I can use my EPOS H6 Pro headset:) only thing I wonder is the durability. Some headphones is torn apart in a very short time. Warm greetings from rainy Glasgow😁😁

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the support mate!

[@olivierplayer1633]

thanks for the info !

[@RespawnRoss]

You’re welcome!

[@JL-dk3te]

Great review coverage of both side x side 😎👍🏽

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment, glad you liked it.

[@McCheetos]

I just returned the Pulse 3D, it was too uncomfortable for me to wear.

[@RespawnRoss]

Which part? The cushioning on the inzone h7/h9 are much better.

[@def-po8tu]

The mic is terrible on the pulse. Honestly it is better to just pay the extra 30 bucks and get the razer hyperspeed

[@RespawnRoss]

@@def-po8tu yeah the mic isn’t the best!

[@crystalgraham86]

​@@def-po8tu I wonder if some have hardware issues or software issues. For instance my friends pulse headset has a terrible mic pics up all sounds around. But mine is perfect has no issues

[@alvarosauceda9580]

@@def-po8tui bought the Kaira pro but its very annoying everytime when i dont want to use the headset i have to go to setting and change de audio output (it doesnt change in auto if their are off)

[@butterman2409]

Thanks for the video. I have the pulse but target started their circle sale today and the H9 are 50% off. At $150 they seem like a steal.

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the comment. $150 is an incredible price for the H9s!

[@RafaelJovovich]

Thanks for this comment I just bought the H9 at Target after I read this lol

[@RespawnRoss]

@@RafaelJovovich nice! Let me know how you find them!

[@trevinc]

Ha I just bought these at target thanks to this comment.

[@MajoraPandora]

Anyone still able to see the H9 at Target? When I check on their app/website it isn’t listed, only the H3/H7

[@vidarsjursen3896]

I have H5, so happy with it

[@ivornovotny]

Great review old chap, the price of the H9’s are quite off putting, but audiophiles will understand the huge price difference.

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the comment! And who you calling old!? 👀😅 Definitely worth shopping around for the H9, or even the H7 if not too fussed about the noise cancellation.

[@IceKoldKilla]

The gaps on each side are for the PS VR but more specifically the VR2, if I recall correctly.

[@RespawnRoss]

On the pulse 3D?

[@carlval11]

i have both. i refer the H9, however the equalizer for the 3D is better in my opinion

[@RespawnRoss]

Yeah equaliser on the 3D is a big win!

[@dr_no_ok2125]

Did they end up adding it for the h9? Please answer if u can!!

[@Move2neat]

@@dr_no_ok2125nope not yet still waiting

[@SeeDaRipper...]

@carlval11 does the same dongle work for both mate?

[@SeeDaRipper...]

You've earned yourself a sub due to a concise vid...One question (as i have the pulse) if i were to get the H9 (without dongle via ebay) will the same dongle from the pulse work? (the pulse is incredible uncomfortable after an hour or so due to the stupid 45 degree angled plastic in the speakers digging into my ears) I can get a H9 without dongle for £20 at the moment, so if you could let me know that would be great!

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the sub! I’m pretty sure the pulse dongle will not work with the H9. H9 is more comfortable than the pulse in my opinion!

[@SeeDaRipper...]

@@RespawnRoss Thnaks, but do you know this for definite??? im teetering on buying these H9s on the basis i can use the dongle from my pulse (they look the same?) and one assumes the same tech?

[@RespawnRoss]

The dongle is different the H9 has a switch between PC mode and PS5 mode. Did you say the H9 is £20 without the dongle? That seems a steal, and worth a go? could you source an H9 dongle from elsewhere?

[@SeeDaRipper...]

@@RespawnRoss Hmm, not sure, i'll have to try Ebay. On topic, do you have both sets? (Pulse and H9) if so, could you just give it a quick test?

[@pack_a_punch6599]

Good video and what is ur setting on the controller for mw2 ? 💪💪🔥🏆🙏

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the comment. What settings are you looking for?

[@pack_a_punch6599]

What is the best setting for the dualedge controller for moder warfare 2 ,ps5

[@maxmoser412]

Doesn't the H9 have real leather ear cups? Thought that and the noise cancelling were there only difference between the H7 and H9.

[@RespawnRoss]

Unfortunately not, it’s just synthetic leather.

[@808jspekeg6]

Fake leather that will crumble to 💩 within a year or 2

[@kevinwilkins7031]

I like both but for me personally I will stick with the Inzone H9 and the Inzone monitor

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the comment. Which inzone monitor have you got?

[@sundiegoguy9097]

ooooh.... you got money 💰

[@GusVoice]

i thought Charles Berthoud only play bass. nice review charles

[@RespawnRoss]

I’ll take that as a compliment 😅

[@GusVoice]

@@RespawnRoss it was

[@zachtaylor8082]

Does the H9 automatically switch the audio output as reliably at the pulse3d? At launch, my H9 were a nuisance cause I had to go into the audio settings and switch the output back to the TV manually after I turned them off. the pulse3d worked perfectly switching to the headphones when they were turned on, and back to the sound system when they were turned off.

[@RespawnRoss]

I haven’t had an issue, isn’t there something in the ps5 sound settings to auto detect?

[@alvarosauceda9580]

I have the same problem with the Razer Kaira Pro for PS5, and wanna know if that doesnt happen with the H9 before i change to that headset. I had the pulse and the auto switch was great!

[@kingcobralive3081]

For seige footsteps, h9 or pulse, since h9 doesn't hv eq presets?

[@RespawnRoss]

Haven’t played siege but, for directional awareness definitely H9, you can hear footsteps on both headsets, but H9 is clear even without the EQ

[@ahmedsaajiu6234]

Drop us that link for the stand for the headset and the joystick

[@RespawnRoss]

stackers.com/navy-gaming-controller-headphone-stand-729

[@Mr.Junedd]

What about earcup size comparison? For me pulse 3D too small for my ear

[@RespawnRoss]

The 3D pulse cup is definitely smaller vs the H9.

[@BigDJeff]

Thank you for the mic test. I’m tired of people complaining about my mic sounding bad in COD. Maybe I’ll try the Astro a50?

[@RespawnRoss]

I think a lot of these headsets although sound good, they don’t spend a lot on the production of the mic, to keep costs down. I’ve tried the Astro a50, I think overall they are better, however the game/chat on the headset doesn’t work for the ps5 nor the equaliser unless you purchase an audio splitter, and your talking an additional £100+ to get a decent one.

[@BigDJeff]

I went with the steelseries arctis nova pro wireless.

[@RespawnRoss]

@@BigDJeff another good headset, only frustrating thing is the chat/game mix doesn’t work for ps5. And I like my headsets to be have a little bit more base!

[@808jspekeg6]

Best wired sound quality headsets with phenomenal mic quality goes to the Sennheiser PC38X and epos H6 Pro. Best wireless headset sound quality with phenomenal mic quality goes to the audeze Maxwell. Astro A50 is outgunned in every category 🤭

[@BigDJeff]

@@RespawnRoss I’ve been looking for a fix all week! How could the chat/mix be overlooked? It’s so important! Almost a deal breaker. The search continues…

[@Michael-tr3qu]

I found the sound quality too similar to the pulse on the h9. Which isn’t a bad thing, I personally think the pulse is a great value and probably better than anything 3rd party up to $200. The killer feature for me was noise canceling. I was amazed at how much background noise I was getting when going back to the pulse 3d. Fridge hum, fans, dishwasher, cars driving.. I was hearing it all. The pulse 3d literally feels like a open back headphone. H9 you’re in your own little world. Personally if you don’t need noise canceling and play in a quiet environment, save your money and stick with pulse 3d. Sound a uality is very similar. Market value wise I wouldn’t recommend the H3 or H7 at all, pulse is better.

[@RespawnRoss]

Pulse 3D are great, as I said in the video if it’s just sound you want improved the H9 are not worth the price tag. But NC is a great feature, also my pulse 3D battery life is starting to flag and having 32 hours on the H9 is a big win!

[@def-po8tu]

The razer Kiara hyperspeed is better then both the h9 and pulse

[@AllDayErrDay.]

I noticed a huge difference in sound quality between the two headphones. H9 is far superior. At their loudest, playing GOW 2018, Kratos' pride of the frost combo sounds much louder and fuller on the H9 even with the equalizer at max settings on the Pulse 3D. It just makes the H9 feel much more immersive, and that's not even accounting for ANC.

[@zanychelly]

The bass on the pulse 3D is a F-ing joke… H9 has much better bass, On GT7 the H9 makes the cars come more alive, instead of muffled like the Pulse 3D

[@BertVisser-es5ev]

Can i use both of these with the psvr2?? Please help me

[@RespawnRoss]

Alex P made a comment above, about them fitting with the psvr2, take a look.

[@douglasmeura5143]

I felt ur voice sounded better on the 3D than H9

[@RespawnRoss]

Sound is so subjective, personally I prefer the H9s!

[@GotuUmraniya]

have you noticed any difference using pulse 3d in wired mode? i have not

[@RespawnRoss]

I haven’t used it in wired mode, but I’d imagine you’d get a small reduction in latency.

[@GotuUmraniya]

apparently wired mode in any headphone is better compared to bluetooth for audio quality@@RespawnRoss

[@hovermotion]

Superb comparison. I have the pulse 3d camo version and find it very nice to ware and think the sound is perfectly setup . I don't game online talking so those mic features don't matter to me. I was surprised as a lot of reviews are not very positive about the 3d.

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks! The Pulse 3D is a solid ps5 headset, worth every penny! The camo also looks great!

[@travellerseko]

I’ll buy Camo design as well, it is brilliant. Also I don’t play multiplayer games and don’t care about mic. I care more 3D sound in Miles Morales Spider-Man game.

[@luislebronaponte2737]

I have the PS Platinum headset. Imma just wait until the next gen of headsets that PS releases bc these aren't it. I want a hybrid between the H9s and the Pulse 3Ds. And, currently, my Platinums are still good. So, yeah.

[@RespawnRoss]

What about the pulse elite when it’s released?

[@luislebronaponte2737]

@RespawnRoss Does it have 3.5mm jack connectivity???

[@RespawnRoss]

@@luislebronaponte2737I’m not sure it does. Only Bluetooth and the new PlayStation link connection.

[@luislebronaponte2737]

@RespawnRoss Aw, man. So close to perfection. Literally the only thing that is preventing me from buying it besides the fact that it also isn't collapsable. 😔 PS Platinum Headset really is so good. I think I'll just have to look into how to replace the ear cuffs, if it's even possible.

[@zanychelly]

On my experience, there is no contest, H9 has much better sound overall, specially bass. Also, you can change the ear pads… I changed mine, got a pair of wicked cushions with cooling gel.

[@RespawnRoss]

Nice! Tbh the ear pads on my H9 are still going strong, but I’ll definitely check them out, thanks for sharing!

[@dockaos924]

I'm a cheapskate bought the H7s I'm happy with them😊

[@crispy_toast07]

Idk man the nova 7 wireless is 210 usd and h9 us 240 usd in my country and i am torn between them i have the cloud 2 and i want a better audio headset than the cloud 2

[@RespawnRoss]

Steel series are also very good! But I find it has a very different sound frequency than the H9, personal preference is the more bass. Can you try them both out and return one?

[@crispy_toast07]

@@RespawnRoss thats why i am torn between them coz in my country stores dont offer refunds

[@ANTMAN.545]

Which monitor is that? Looks great with ps5😀

[@RespawnRoss]

Samsung 28 odyssey G7

[@ANTMAN.545]

Thanks was looking for a 28” too might go for one does it run smooth for fast pace gaming🤔

[@RespawnRoss]

It’s a very good monitor, I only use it on ps5, so where games support 120hz it looks fantastic. It was between the Samsung and the LG27GP950 (the LG was slightly more expensive) both perform well, but the LG has slightly better HDR support.

[@ANTMAN.545]

Oh ok cause I got the LG32GP83B but I had my doubts n now kinda starting to like it but not that fast still have my doubts bout it kinda want to go for yours the Samsung😂🤔

[@ANTMAN.545]

Which is better your Samsung 28 odyssey g7 or my LG32GP83B?

[@mus5414]

So some people prefer the 3rd because of the eq then their is others say the h9 even with out the eq is better!

[@RespawnRoss]

The H9 is definitely better even without the EQ. But I miss being able to adjust the EQ, which would make the H9 even better!

[@Phospherone]

The mechanical beep that sounds when you turn off or on the Inzone 9 headset kinda takes me out of the experience. Like why not create a sound that’s welcoming?

[@RespawnRoss]

😂 that’s true…it’s pretty dull….maybe feedback for Sony on the user experience.

[@Konsfps]

I have the h9 and the leather pad on top of the headset came out after 3 months and they don’t cover under warranty. I have had the SteelSeries nova pro for over 1 and 1/2 and still looks new I won’t buy another inzone product.

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for the comment. I’ve had my H9 about 8 months and I haven’t experienced that issue. It’s a shame it wasn’t covered under the warranty!

[@Shekina-0]

I have Pulse 3D. They're good but cant hear anyone in GTA Online. Voices are cracking and echoing. Wtf

[@RespawnRoss]

Sounds like a fault, you had them long?

[@Shekina-0]

@@RespawnRoss I have them for almost a week. I can hear everything clear and I played Fall Guys with a friend and I heard him clearly. But cant hear anyone good trough voice chat on GTA ONLINE..😮‍💨

[@cameronclark8878]

My pulse 3d’s and they’re literally ripping apart

[@RespawnRoss]

The ear cups?

[@cory2016]

I was let big down. It was heavy, not comfortable

[@RespawnRoss]

Which one?

[@C-o-r-y]

Just want wired in-ear, don’t like the over ear or the band over head.

[@TacoGaming75]

I had the inzone h7 loved the sound it had. However the build quality is shit. My headband pleather started to peel away after only 7 months of ownership

[@RespawnRoss]

That sucks, mine are still going strong, almost had them a year. I’ve heard wicked cushions do replacements now.

[@aaaaaaxaaaaaa]

Inzone h9 I loved but unfortunately don't fit well with the psvr2, where as the pulse 3d fits like a glove but sadly is much worse overall headset but I have no choice but to use it. Not bad overall just not great

[@RespawnRoss]

Thanks for letting us know about the psvr2!

[@Teknique1986]

The H9's fit over my head with the psvr2 just fine. I understand everyone's head shape and size is different. But I just had to adjust the headset and they fit perfectly.

[@jasminahmetovic140]

the best is audeze maxwell your welcome

[@RespawnRoss]

💰💰💰

[@jasminahmetovic140]

@Brian Price Thats why its sold out everywere and got the best ratings from every webbsite and youtuber so yes this one to answer your question

[@jasminahmetovic140]

@Brian Price the problem its not just few hits of sound big difference in sound and u can just buy the wicked cushions same shit nova pro. if u buy headset for looks then i really dont know why u need a gaming headset just saying. buy nova pro then closest thing to maxwell

[@Calibur43]

@@jasminahmetovic140 I don't understand how it's still sold out and unobtainable lol.

[@jamiefinlay6674]

I can’t even hear footsteps it’s weird

[@RespawnRoss]

What game are you playing?

[@jamiefinlay6674]

Modern warefare 3

[@evaldasmerkelis4716]

Pulse 3d breaks easily on your head

[@RespawnRoss]

I haven’t experienced anything break other than the pleather earcups started to crack, but I’ve used them since the launch of the ps5.

[@evaldasmerkelis4716]

@@RespawnRoss sorry was the same i got Pulse 3d together with ps5 but my headset was broken after one month..do i start use sony Inzone

[@user-nr2jb2vi4f]

เทียบกันได้ไง กระดูกมันคนละเบอร์😢

[@1513dayday]

Pulse 3d very uncomfortable and made cheap, everybody I know who brought one has broke or the ear cover came off so not buy it, the sound quality is excellent tho I will say that

[@RespawnRoss]

Seems like Sony focused on the sound rather than the build quality, to keep costs down.

[@1513dayday]

@@RespawnRoss is the H9 built with the same cheap plastic?

[@RespawnRoss]

@@1513dayday I’d say the outside plastic is the same quality. However the ear cups material is far superior quality vs the pulse.

[@sylverrye2144]

Both of the mics sound so bad. Sheesh

[@RespawnRoss]

Yeah, you’d expect better to be honest!

[@Hularacccccc]

Both headphones suck

[@RespawnRoss]

What headset are you using?

[@garyr5866]

I paid £180 for a h9 , a month later the leather started coming away from the plastic headband. The audio quality is good but build quality isn't great, it feels cheaply made. Sent it back and bought a nova pro wireless. Don't regret it in the slightest!

[@RespawnRoss]

Nova pro also very good! I just wasn’t a massive fan of the sound, felt like I needed more base. Also the game/chat balance couldn’t be used on ps5

[@sumanchhetri1809]

Liar... U own A Nova pro b ur try to justify ur purchase

[@MisterLopez]

6:30 WHAT THE F***!!! THE INZONE H9 SOUNDS WAY BETTER THEN THE PULSE 3D!!!!!!

[@RespawnRoss]

Better but still not great 😅

[@MisterLopez]

@@RespawnRoss (thats on you 🫵) but it sounded terrific on my end!

[@pedromaldonado454]

@@RespawnRosswhat is great to you got a headset in mind ?

[@RespawnRoss]

I’ve heard very good things about the Audeze Maxwell.