PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 vs Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2
Between the Fusion Pro 3 and Xbox Elite Series 2, the Fusion Pro 3 comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks / adaptive triggers, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 wins on battery. Overall, the Fusion Pro 3 scores 63.9 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 10.8 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 Fusion Pro 3 if you care most about hall-effect sticks / adaptive triggers. The biggest gaps in its favor are hall-effect sticks, adaptive triggers.
Pick the Xbox Elite Series 2 if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable back paddles, so those specs do not 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 PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 33.33% more. 40 h vs 30 h.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 275 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 30 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | PowerA - Fusion Pro 3 | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Xbox,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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