Sony - DualSense vs Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller
Between the DualSense and Xbox Wireless Controller, the DualSense comes out ahead in adaptive triggers, while the Xbox Wireless Controller wins on battery. Overall, the DualSense scores 41.8 and the Xbox Wireless Controller scores 74.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Wireless Controller is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 32.9 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.
Pick the DualSense if you care most about adaptive triggers. The biggest gaps in its favor are adaptive triggers.
Pick the Xbox Wireless Controller 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 Wireless Controller is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sony - DualSense wins
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller wins
- ▲Battery — 233.33% more. 40 h vs 12 h.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | truelead | false |
| Adaptive triggers | truelead | false |
Design
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | false |
| Weight | 281 glead | 287 g |
| Battery | 12 h | 40 hlead |
Compatibility
| Spec | Sony - DualSense | Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5,PC | Xbox,PC,Mobile |
| Wireless | true | true |
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