Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con vs Turtle Beach Recon Cloud

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 8identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Turtle Beach Recon Cloud has 10 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (30 h vs 20 h). The Turtle Beach Recon Cloud has 546.7 g more weight than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (598.7 g vs 52 g). The Turtle Beach Recon Cloud has 108 mm more package width than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (170 mm vs 62 mm). Only the Turtle Beach Recon Cloud has ergonomic grip. Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wired & Wireless on the Turtle Beach Recon Cloud.

  • Connectivity technology
    • Switch Joy-Con:Wireless
    • Recon Cloud:Wired & Wireless
  • Device interface
    • Switch Joy-Con:Bluetooth
    • Recon Cloud:Bluetooth/USB
  • Product colour
    • Switch Joy-Con:Red
    • Recon Cloud:Blue, Orange
  • Ergonomic grip
    • Switch Joy-Con:No
    • Recon Cloud:Yes
  • Power source
    • Switch Joy-Con:Battery
    • Recon Cloud:Cable/Battery
  • Battery life (max)
    • Switch Joy-Con:20 h
    • Recon Cloud:30 h
  • Weight
    • Switch Joy-Con:52 g
    • Recon Cloud:598.7 g
  • Package width
    • Switch Joy-Con:62 mm
    • Recon Cloud:170 mm

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Comparison of Switch Joy-Con, Recon Cloud
52 specifications
Input device2 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersNintendo SwitchAndroid, PC, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home buttonD-pad, Directional buttons, Mode button, Options button, Select button
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffersBluetoothBluetooth/USB
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics2 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlue, Orange
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Detachable cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomic gripDiffersNoYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic triggersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-slip surfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneChargingUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersBatteryCable/Battery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (max)Differs20 h30 h
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, Android 10, Android 10.0, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 8.0, Android 8.1, Android 9.0
Batteryidentical
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source171 mm
WeightDiffers52 g598.7 g
Technical detailsidentical
Quantity per boxKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers62 mm170 mm
Package depthDiffers40 mm70 mm
Package heightDiffers142 mm171 mm
Package weightDiffers85 g1.32 kg
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
Clamps includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-A
User guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source177 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source183 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one95045000Unknown — not stated by the source

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