Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2

29specifications compared
11differ
18identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 2.6 GHz more frequency range than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 (5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 has 2 mm more width than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 (162 mm vs 160 mm). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 has 8 mm more depth than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 (106 mm vs 98 mm). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2. Backlight colour: RGB on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3, Various on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2.

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense v3:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4 V2:PlayStation 4
Backlight colour
- DualSense v3:RGB
- DualShock 4 V2:Various
Frequency range
- DualSense v3:5 GHz
- DualShock 4 V2:2.4 GHz
Product colour
- DualSense v3:White
- DualShock 4 V2:Black
Power source
- DualSense v3:Battery
- DualShock 4 V2:Cable/Battery
Width
- DualSense v3:160 mm
- DualShock 4 V2:162 mm
Depth
- DualSense v3:106 mm
- DualShock 4 V2:98 mm
Height
- DualSense v3:66 mm
- DualShock 4 V2:52 mm

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Comparison of DualSense v3, DualShock 4 V2
52 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense v3 View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 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 colourDiffers	RGB	Various
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Force feedbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Number of axisKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interface	Bluetooth/USB	Bluetooth/USB
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 outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
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
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	Battery	Cable/Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.65 V
Batteryidentical
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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 guide	Yes	Yes
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95049080

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