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Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2

33specifications compared
13differ
20identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red has 3 more axis than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 (6 vs 3). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red has 560 mAh more battery capacity than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 (1560 mAh vs 1000 mAh). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 has 2 mm more width than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red (162 mm vs 160 mm). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2. Backlight colour: Multicolour on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red, Various on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2.

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4.0 V2:PlayStation 4
Backlight colour
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Multicolour
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Various
Number of axis
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:6
- DualShock 4.0 V2:3
Device interface
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Bluetooth/USB
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:5.1
- DualShock 4.0 V2:2.1+EDR
Power source
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Battery
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Cable/Battery
Battery capacity
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:1560 mAh
- DualShock 4.0 V2:1000 mAh
Width
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:160 mm
- DualShock 4.0 V2:162 mm

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Comparison of DualSense, DualShock 4.0 V2
54 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red Model DualSense View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 View product
Input device4 differ
Device type	Gamepad	Gamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffers	PlayStation 5	PlayStation 4
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad, Home button, Options button, Share button, Start button	D-pad
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourDiffers	Multicolour	Various
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
Buttons quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Tilt sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	Bluetooth/USB	Bluetooth
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	2.1+EDR
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Ergonomicsidentical
Product colour	Red	Red
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
Wireless chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltage	3.65 V	3.65 V
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	1.5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	1560 mAh	1000 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeDiffers	Box	Blister
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro-USB
Other featuresidentical
D-padKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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