Between the DualSense and DualSense Edge, the DualSense comes out ahead in battery, while the DualSense Edge wins on back paddles. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the DualSense Edge scores 38.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The DualSense edges ahead on the Mars Score (41.8 vs 38.7), but the 3.1-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 battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery.
Pick the DualSense Edge if you care most about back paddles. Its strongest claims are back paddles.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Sony - DualSense wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 12 h vs 10 h.
Why Sony - DualSense Edge wins
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | true | true |
| Adaptive triggers | true | true |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 281 glead | 325 g |
| Battery | 12 hlead | 10 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Sony - DualSense Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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