Sony - DualSense Edge vs Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2
Between the DualSense Edge and Xbox Elite Series 2, the DualSense Edge comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the Xbox Elite Series 2 wins on battery. Overall, the DualSense Edge scores 38.7 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 36.0 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 Edge 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. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, back paddles, 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 Edge wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 300.00% more. 40 h vs 10 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense Edge | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense Edge | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | true | true |
| Weight | 325 glead | 345 g |
| Battery | 10 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense Edge | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Xbox,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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