Between the Split Pad Pro and Fusion Pro 3, the Split Pad Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Fusion Pro 3 wins on hall-effect sticks and back paddles. Overall, the Split Pad Pro scores 35 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 28.9 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.
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 Fusion Pro 3 if you care most about hall-effect sticks and back paddles. Its strongest claims are hall-effect sticks, back paddles, adaptive triggers, among others.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
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 Hori - Split Pad Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
- ▲Battery: 30 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | truelead |
| Haptic feedback | false | truelead |
| Adaptive triggers | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 242 glead | 275 g |
| Battery | 0 h | 30 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Hori - Split Pad Pro | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Switch | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Spec-level deep dives
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