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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 13identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense has 228 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (280 g vs 52 g). The Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense has 4,080 more harmonized System (HS) code than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (95049080 vs 95045000). Gaming platforms supported: Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Android, MAC, PC, PlayStation 5, iOS on the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wired & Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense. Device interface: Bluetooth on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Bluetooth/USB on the Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense.

  • Connectivity technology
    • Switch Joy-Con:Wireless
    • PS5 DualSense:Wired & Wireless
  • Device interface
    • Switch Joy-Con:Bluetooth
    • PS5 DualSense:Bluetooth/USB
  • Product colour
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
    • PS5 DualSense:Green
  • LED indicators
    • Switch Joy-Con:Charging
    • PS5 DualSense:Yes
  • Weight
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
    • PS5 DualSense:280 g
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    • Switch Joy-Con:95045000
    • PS5 DualSense:95049080

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Input device2 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersNintendo SwitchAndroid, MAC, PC, PlayStation 5, iOS
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home buttonD-pad, Home button, Options button, Share button
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed/Green/Blue
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Force feedbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Number of axisKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffersBluetoothBluetooth/USB
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics2 differ
Product colourDiffersRedGreen
Auto calibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomic triggersYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsDiffersChargingYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic gripKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-slip surfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 V
Battery life (max)Known for one20 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1560 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 mm
WeightDiffers52 g280 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthKnown for one62 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one142 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one85 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers9504500095049080
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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