Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Xmas Edition vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2

30specifications compared
13differ
17identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Gaming platforms supported
- DualSense Xmas Edition:PlayStation 5
- DualShock 4 V2:PlayStation 4
Connectivity technology
- DualSense Xmas Edition:Wireless
- DualShock 4 V2:Wired & Wireless
Device interface
- DualSense Xmas Edition:Bluetooth
- DualShock 4 V2:Bluetooth/USB
Bluetooth version
- DualSense Xmas Edition:5.1
- DualShock 4 V2:2.1+EDR
Frequency range
- DualSense Xmas Edition:5 GHz
- DualShock 4 V2:2.4 GHz
Product colour
- DualSense Xmas Edition:White
- DualShock 4 V2:Black
Power source
- DualSense Xmas Edition:Battery
- DualShock 4 V2:Cable/Battery
Battery capacity
- DualSense Xmas Edition:1560 mAh
- DualShock 4 V2:1000 mAh

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Comparison of DualSense Xmas Edition, DualShock 4 V2
43 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualSense Xmas Edition View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 View product
Input device2 differ
Gaming platforms supportedDiffers	PlayStation 5	PlayStation 4
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	Back button, Menu button, Start button	D-pad
Force feedbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of axisKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	Bluetooth	Bluetooth/USB
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	2.1+EDR
Frequency rangeDiffers	5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Auto calibrationKnown 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
Built-in batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
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 contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Window box
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95049080

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