Between the DualSense and Xbox Elite Series 2, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 wins on battery and back paddles. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the Xbox Elite Series 2 scores 74.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Series 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 32.9 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.
Pick the Xbox Elite Series 2 if you care most about battery and back paddles. Its strongest claims are battery, back paddles.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xbox Elite Series 2 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
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 233.33% more. 40 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 281 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 12 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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