Between the Split Pad Pro and Access Controller, the Split Pad Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Access Controller wins on battery. Overall, the Split Pad Pro scores 35 and the Access Controller scores 41.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Access Controller edges ahead on the Mars Score (35 vs 41.8), but the 6.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Split Pad Pro 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 Access Controller if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, back paddles, adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Access Controller is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Hori - Split Pad Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - Access Controller wins
- ▲Battery: 12 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | false | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 242 glead | 322 g |
| Battery | 0 h | 12 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | Sony - Access Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Switch | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | false | truelead |
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