Between the Pro 3 and Reflex Pro, the Pro 3 comes out ahead in battery and hall-effect sticks, while the Reflex Pro wins on adaptive triggers. Overall, the Pro 3 scores 58.2 and the Reflex Pro scores 38.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 19.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pro 3 if you care most about battery and hall-effect sticks. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, hall-effect sticks.
Pick the Reflex Pro if you care most about adaptive triggers. Its strongest claims are adaptive triggers.
Both ship with comparable back paddles, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — 150.00% more. 25 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
Why SCUF - Reflex Pro wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 230 glead | 300 g |
| Battery | 25 hlead | 10 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PC,Switch,Mobile,Steam Deck | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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