Between the DualSense and KingKong 3 Max, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the KingKong 3 Max wins on battery and hall-effect sticks. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the KingKong 3 Max scores 58.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The KingKong 3 Max is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.4 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 DualSense if you care most about adaptive triggers. The biggest gaps in its favor are adaptive triggers.
Pick the KingKong 3 Max if you care most about battery and hall-effect sticks. Its strongest claims are battery, hall-effect sticks, back paddles.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the KingKong 3 Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - DualSense wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why GuliKit - KingKong 3 Max wins
- ▲Battery — 108.33% more. 25 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | GuliKit - KingKong 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | truelead |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | GuliKit - KingKong 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 281 g | 278 glead |
| Battery | 12 h | 25 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | GuliKit - KingKong 3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | PC,Switch,Mobile |
| Wireless | true | true |
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