Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense

30specifications compared
15differ
15identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Backlight colour
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Various
- PS5 DualSense:Red/Green/Blue
Number of axis
- DualShock 4.0 V2:3
- PS5 DualSense:6
Device interface
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Bluetooth
- PS5 DualSense:Bluetooth/USB
Bluetooth version
- DualShock 4.0 V2:2.1+EDR
- PS5 DualSense:5.1
Frequency range
- DualShock 4.0 V2:2.4 GHz
- PS5 DualSense:5 GHz
Product colour
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Red
- PS5 DualSense:Green
Power source
- DualShock 4.0 V2:Cable/Battery
- PS5 DualSense:Battery
Battery capacity
- DualShock 4.0 V2:1000 mAh
- PS5 DualSense:1560 mAh

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Comparison of DualShock 4.0 V2, PS5 DualSense
48 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4.0 V2 View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 DualSense View product
Input device4 differ
Device type	Gamepad	Gamepad
Gaming platforms supportedDiffers	PlayStation 4	Android, MAC, PC, PlayStation 5, iOS
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad	D-pad, Home button, Options button, Share button
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Buttons quantityKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourDiffers	Various	Red/Green/Blue
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Number of axisDiffers	3	6
Tilt sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Force feedbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	Bluetooth	Bluetooth/USB
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	5.1
Frequency rangeDiffers	2.4 GHz	5 GHz
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-C
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	Green
Detachable cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Auto calibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomic triggersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	Cable/Battery	Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Battery voltageKnown for one	3.65 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.65 V
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	1000 mAh	1560 mAh
Rechargeable batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	162 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	98 mm	106 mm
HeightDiffers	52 mm	66 mm
WeightDiffers	210 g	280 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package typeDiffers	Blister	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Micro-USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95049080

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