Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core vs Razer - Wolverine V3 Pro
Between the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core and Wolverine V3 Pro, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core comes out ahead in battery, while the Wolverine V3 Pro wins on hall-effect sticks and back paddles. Overall, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core scores 74.7 and the Wolverine V3 Pro scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.8 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 Xbox Elite Series 2 Core if you care most about battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery.
Pick the Wolverine V3 Pro if you care most about hall-effect sticks and back paddles. Its strongest claims are hall-effect sticks, back paddles.
Both ship with comparable adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins
- ▲Battery — 33.33% more. 40 h vs 30 h.
Why Razer - Wolverine V3 Pro wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | Razer - Wolverine V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | truelead |
| Haptic feedback | false | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | Razer - Wolverine V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 345 g | 284 glead |
| Battery | 40 hlead | 30 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | Razer - Wolverine V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Xbox,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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