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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 12identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has 20 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (40 h vs 20 h). The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has 188 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (240 g vs 52 g). The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has 61 mm more package width than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (123 mm vs 62 mm). Gaming platforms supported: Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. Gaming control function buttons: Capture button, D-pad, Home button on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, D-pad, Home button on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch Joy-Con:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:Black
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
  • Battery life (max)
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:40 h
    • Switch Joy-Con:20 h
  • Weight
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:240 g
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
  • Package width
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:123 mm
    • Switch Joy-Con:62 mm
  • Package depth
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:197 mm
    • Switch Joy-Con:40 mm
  • Package height
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:65 mm
    • Switch Joy-Con:142 mm
  • Package weight
    • Switch 2 Pro Controller:390 g
    • Switch Joy-Con:85 g

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Comparison of Switch 2 Pro Controller, Switch Joy-Con
43 specifications
Input device2 differ
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersCapture button, D-pad, Home buttonD-pad, Home button
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
3.5 mm connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Ergonomic gripKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ergonomic triggersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Non-slip surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCharging
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE
Power1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs40 h20 h
Built-in batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one1070 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one148 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one60.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers240 g52 g
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers123 mm62 mm
Package depthDiffers197 mm40 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm142 mm
Package weightDiffers390 g85 g
Package typeDiffersHanging boxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450000095045000

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