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

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 17identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless 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 (162 mm vs 160 mm). The Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless has 8 mm more depth than the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 (106 mm vs 98 mm). Gaming platforms supported: PlayStation 5 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless, PlayStation 4 on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4. Gaming control function buttons: Back button, Menu button, Start button on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Wireless, D-pad on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4.

  • Gaming platforms supported
    • DualSense Wireless:PlayStation 5
    • DualShock 4, PS4:PlayStation 4
  • Bluetooth version
    • DualSense Wireless:5.1
    • DualShock 4, PS4:2.1+EDR
  • Product colour
    • DualSense Wireless:Camouflage, Grey
    • DualShock 4, PS4:White
  • Battery capacity
    • DualSense Wireless:1560 mAh
    • DualShock 4, PS4:1000 mAh
  • Width
    • DualSense Wireless:160 mm
    • DualShock 4, PS4:162 mm
  • Depth
    • DualSense Wireless:106 mm
    • DualShock 4, PS4:98 mm
  • Height
    • DualSense Wireless:66 mm
    • DualShock 4, PS4:52 mm
  • Weight
    • DualSense Wireless:280 g
    • DualShock 4, PS4:210 g

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Input device2 differ
Device typeGamepadGamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffersPlayStation 5PlayStation 4
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersBack button, Menu button, Start buttonD-pad
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Built-in touchpadYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneRed/Green/BlueUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Force feedbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Number of axis33
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Device interfaceBluetoothBluetooth
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.12.1+EDR
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outYesYes
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffersCamouflage, GreyWhite
Auto calibrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Detachable cableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery voltageKnown for one3.65 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers1560 mAh1000 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm162 mm
DepthDiffers106 mm98 mm
HeightDiffers66 mm52 mm
WeightDiffers280 g210 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one188 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one189 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeDiffersBoxWindow box
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Number of vibration motorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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