Sony - DualSense vs Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 12 h | 40 h |
| Adaptive triggers | true | false |
Between the DualSense and Xbox Elite Series 2 Core, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins on battery. Overall, the DualSense scores 68.4 and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core scores 46.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The DualSense is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.6 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. The single most decisive one: Has Adaptive triggers.
Pick the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery. The single most decisive one: Battery — 233.33% more. 40 h vs 12 h.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, back paddles, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Sony - DualSense or Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core?
Sony - DualSense leads the current Mars Score by 21.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - DualSense if…
Sony - DualSense has the measurable edge on has adaptive triggers.
Choose Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core if…
Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core has the measurable edge on battery h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sony - DualSense wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins
- ▲Battery — 233.33% more. 40 h vs 12 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 281 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 12 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |