Between the DualSense and Fusion Pro 3, the DualSense comes out ahead in several specs, while the Fusion Pro 3 wins on battery and hall-effect sticks. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the Fusion Pro 3 scores 63.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Fusion Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 22.1 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.
The DualSense doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Fusion Pro 3 if you care most about battery and hall-effect sticks. Its strongest claims are battery, 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 Fusion Pro 3 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — 150.00% more. 30 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Sony - DualSense | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | truelead |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 281 g | 275 glead |
| Battery | 12 h | 30 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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