Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4

29specifications compared
13differ
16identical
23known 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, PS4 (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, PS4 (1560 mAh vs 1000 mAh). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 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, PS4. Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red, Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4.

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4, PS4:PlayStation 4
Number of axis
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:6
- DualShock 4, PS4:3
Connectivity technology
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Wired & Wireless
- DualShock 4, PS4:Wireless
Device interface
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Bluetooth/USB
- DualShock 4, PS4:Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:5.1
- DualShock 4, PS4:2.1+EDR
Product colour
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:Red
- DualShock 4, PS4:White
Battery capacity
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:1560 mAh
- DualShock 4, PS4:1000 mAh
Width
- DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red:160 mm
- DualShock 4, PS4:162 mm

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Comparison of DualSense, DualShock 4, PS4
52 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless Controller - Volcanic Red Model DualSense 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	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 colourKnown for one	Multicolour	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
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
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	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
Wireless chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	3.65 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Input currentKnown for one	1.5 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	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
Other featuresidentical
D-padKnown for one	Yes	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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