Product comparison · 2 gaming controllers

Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 vs Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2

29specifications compared
3differ
26identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4, Wired & Wireless on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2. Device interface: Bluetooth on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4, Bluetooth/USB on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2. Product colour: White on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4, Black on the Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2.

Connectivity technology
- DualShock 4, PS4:Wireless
- DualShock 4 V2:Wired & Wireless
Device interface
- DualShock 4, PS4:Bluetooth
- DualShock 4 V2:Bluetooth/USB
Product colour
- DualShock 4, PS4:White
- DualShock 4 V2:Black

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Comparison of DualShock 4, PS4, DualShock 4 V2
40 specifications	A Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4, PS4 View product	B Sony Interactive Entertainment DualShock 4 V2 View product
Input deviceidentical
Device type	Gamepad	Gamepad
Gaming platforms supported	PlayStation 4	PlayStation 4
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttons	D-pad	D-pad
Reflex vibration	Yes	Yes
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Built-in touchpad	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Various
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Tilt sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of axisKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	Bluetooth	Bluetooth/USB
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Frequency range	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cable/Battery
Battery type	Built-in	Built-in
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.65 V
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1000 mAh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	162 mm	162 mm
Depth	98 mm	98 mm
Height	52 mm	52 mm
Weight	210 g	210 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package type	Window box	Window box
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95049080
Technical detailsidentical
Number of vibration motorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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