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Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 has 1 more buttons quantity than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 (15 vs 14). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 3 more axis than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 (6 vs 3). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 2.6 GHz more frequency range than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 (5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2. Backlight colour: RGB on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, Various on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • DualSense v3:PlayStation 5
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:PlayStation 4
  • Buttons quantity
    • DualSense v3:14
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:15
  • Backlight colour
    • DualSense v3:RGB
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:Various
  • Number of axis
    • DualSense v3:6
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:3
  • Device interface
    • DualSense v3:Bluetooth/USB
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:Bluetooth
  • Frequency range
    • DualSense v3:5 GHz
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:2.4 GHz
  • Product colour
    • DualSense v3:White
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:Red
  • Power source
    • DualSense v3:Battery
    • DualShock 4.0 V2:Cable/Battery

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Comparison of DualSense v3, DualShock 4.0 V2
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Input device5 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersPlayStation 5PlayStation 4
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersBack button, Clear memory button, Menu button, Options button, Start button, Turbo buttonD-pad
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Built-in touchpadYesYes
Buttons quantityDiffers1415
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourDiffersRGBVarious
LED backlightYesYes
Force feedbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Number of axisDiffers63
Tilt sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffersBluetooth/USBBluetooth
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers5 GHz2.4 GHz
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteRed
Auto calibrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic triggersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersBatteryCable/Battery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 V
Batteryidentical
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm162 mm
DepthDiffers106 mm98 mm
HeightDiffers66 mm52 mm
WeightDiffers280 g210 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one188 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one189 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one376 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeDiffersBoxBlister
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro-USB
Logistics dataidentical
Commodity codeKnown for one9504 5000 00Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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