Between the Pro 3 and Split Pad Pro, the Pro 3 comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks and back paddles, while the Split Pad Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the Pro 3 scores 58.2 and the Split Pad Pro scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 23.2 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 Pro 3 if you care most about hall-effect sticks and back paddles. The biggest gaps in its favor are hall-effect sticks, back paddles, battery.
The Split Pad Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Pro 3 wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Has Back paddles.
- ▲Battery: 25 h vs 0 h.
Why Hori - Split Pad Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | truelead | false |
| Weight | 230 glead | 242 g |
| Battery | 25 hlead | 0 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Pro 3 | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PC,Switch,Mobile,Steam Deck | Switch |
| Wireless | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
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