Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4

28specifications compared
11differ
17identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 3 more axis than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 (6 vs 3). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 2.6 GHz more frequency range than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 (5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 has 2 mm more width than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 (162 mm vs 160 mm). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4. Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4.

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense v3:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4, PS4:PlayStation 4
Number of axis
- DualSense v3:6
- DualShock 4, PS4:3
Connectivity technology
- DualSense v3:Wired & Wireless
- DualShock 4, PS4:Wireless
Device interface
- DualSense v3:Bluetooth/USB
- DualShock 4, PS4:Bluetooth
Frequency range
- DualSense v3:5 GHz
- DualShock 4, PS4:2.4 GHz
Width
- DualSense v3:160 mm
- DualShock 4, PS4:162 mm
Depth
- DualSense v3:106 mm
- DualShock 4, PS4:98 mm
Height
- DualSense v3:66 mm
- DualShock 4, PS4:52 mm

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Comparison of DualSense v3, DualShock 4, PS4
50 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 View product
Input device3 differ
Device type	Gamepad	Gamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffers	PlayStation 5	PlayStation 4
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	Back button, Clear memory button, Menu button, Options button, Start button, Turbo button	D-pad
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Buttons quantityKnown for one	14	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	RGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Force feedbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Number of axisDiffers	6	3
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired & Wireless	Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	Bluetooth/USB	Bluetooth
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ergonomicsidentical
Product colour	White	White
Auto calibrationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomic triggersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	162 mm
DepthDiffers	106 mm	98 mm
HeightDiffers	66 mm	52 mm
WeightDiffers	280 g	210 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	188 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	69 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	189 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	376 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeDiffers	Box	Window box
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Commodity codeKnown for one	9504 5000 00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Number of vibration motorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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