Between the DualSense and Split Pad Pro, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers and battery, while the Split Pad Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the Split Pad Pro scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The DualSense edges ahead on the Mars Score (41.8 vs 35), but the 6.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the DualSense if you care most about adaptive triggers and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are adaptive triggers, battery.
The Split Pad Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, back paddles, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the DualSense 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.
- ▲Battery: 12 h vs 0 h.
Why Hori - Split Pad Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 281 g | 242 glead |
| Battery | 12 hlead | 0 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Switch |
| Wireless | truelead | false |
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