Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

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

32specifications compared
13differ
19identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense Wireless:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4.0 V2:PlayStation 4
Backlight colour
- DualSense Wireless:Red/Green/Blue
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Various
Connectivity technology
- DualSense Wireless:Wireless
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth version
- DualSense Wireless:5.1
- DualShock 4.0 V2:2.1+EDR
Product colour
- DualSense Wireless:Camouflage, Grey
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Red
Power source
- DualSense Wireless:Battery
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Cable/Battery
Battery capacity
- DualSense Wireless:1560 mAh
- DualShock 4.0 V2:1000 mAh
Width
- DualSense Wireless:160 mm
- DualShock 4.0 V2:162 mm

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Comparison of DualSense Wireless, DualShock 4.0 V2
46 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 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, Menu button, Start button	D-pad
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourDiffers	Red/Green/Blue	Various
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Force feedbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Number of axis	3	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 technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interface	Bluetooth	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	Camouflage, Grey	Red
Auto calibrationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Detachable cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	Battery	Cable/Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Battery voltage	3.65 V	3.65 V
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
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
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C

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