Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core vs SCUF - Reflex Pro
Between the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core and Reflex Pro, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core comes out ahead in battery, while the Reflex Pro wins on back paddles and adaptive triggers. Overall, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core scores 74.7 and the Reflex Pro scores 38.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 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 Xbox Elite Series 2 Core if you care most about battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery.
Pick the Reflex Pro if you care most about back paddles and adaptive triggers. Its strongest claims are back paddles, adaptive triggers.
Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins
- ▲Battery — 300.00% more. 40 h vs 10 h.
Why SCUF - Reflex Pro wins
- ▲Has Back paddles.
- ▲Has Adaptive triggers.
Spec comparison
Feedback
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hall-effect sticks | false | false |
| Haptic feedback | false | truelead |
| Adaptive triggers | false | truelead |
Design
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Back paddles | false | truelead |
| Weight | 345 g | 300 glead |
| Battery | 40 hlead | 10 h |
Compatibility
| Spec | Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core | SCUF - Reflex Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Xbox,PC | PS5,PC |
| Wireless | true | true |
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