Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Nintendo Joy-Con (L) vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Gaming control technology
- Joy-Con (L):Digital
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttons
- Joy-Con (L):D-pad, Options button
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:D-pad
Bluetooth version
- Joy-Con (L):3.0
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:3.0+HS
Product colour
- Joy-Con (L):Blue
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:Black, Green, Red
Battery life (max)
- Joy-Con (L):20 h
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:40 h
Battery capacity
- Joy-Con (L):525 mAh
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:1300 mAh
Width
- Joy-Con (L):35.9 mm
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:152 mm
Depth
- Joy-Con (L):28.4 mm
- Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition:60 mm

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Comparison of Joy-Con (L), Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition
32 specifications	A Nintendo Joy-Con (L)View product	B Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition View product
Input device3 differ
Device type	Gamepad	Gamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffers	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED	Nintendo Switch
Gaming control technologyDiffers	Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad, Options button	D-pad
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Motion sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Device interface	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0	3.0+HS
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black, Green, Red
Detachable cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Charging
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Battery life (max)Differs	20 h	40 h
Built-in batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power sourceKnown for one	Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	525 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	35.9 mm	152 mm
DepthDiffers	28.4 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	102 mm	106 mm
WeightDiffers	49 g	246 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C

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