Between the Ultimate 2C and Split Pad Pro, the Ultimate 2C comes out ahead in hall-effect sticks and battery, while the Split Pad Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the Ultimate 2C scores 52.3 and the Split Pad Pro scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Ultimate 2C is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.3 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 Ultimate 2C if you care most about hall-effect sticks and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are hall-effect sticks, 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 back paddles, adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Ultimate 2C is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C wins
- ▲Has Hall-effect sticks.
- ▲Battery: 20 h vs 0 h.
Why Hori - Split Pad Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | truelead | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | false | false |
Design
| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 210 glead | 242 g |
| Battery | 20 hlead | 0 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | 8BitDo - Ultimate 2C | Hori - Split Pad Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Switch,PC,Mobile | Switch |
| Wireless | truelead | false |
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