PlayStation DualShock 4 Glacier White
Score: 71/100
GameSir G7 SE
Score: 85/100Rankings
The GameSir G7 SE is a wired Xbox-compatible controller featuring Hall Effect sticks, swappable faceplates and a detachable 3 m cable, delivering high-performance input and extensive customization for PC and Xbox gamers. Its main compromises are the lack of wireless support and mushy membrane face buttons.
The Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller delivers premium ergonomics, precise inputs, and unique features like a touch pad and light bar, making it the go-to choice for PS4 gamers despite modest battery life and an older charging port.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 300 gramsbest | 420 grams |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | — |
— | 14 countbest | |
— | 3 metersbest |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4, Windows 10/11 | Xbox, PC |
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Weight (grams) | 300 grams | 420 grams |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connection Type | Wireless | Wired |
USB Port Type | Micro-USB | USB-C |
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Professional reviewers praised the DualShock 4 for its refined ergonomics, responsive buttons, and innovative features like the touch pad, Share button, and light bar, calling it Sony's best controller to date. The main criticism centered on its modest battery life and the legacy Micro-USB port.
Everyday users consistently highlight the controller's comfort, premium feel, and the convenience of the Share button, especially for streaming and quick screenshots. Common complaints revolve around analog stick drift, battery wear over time, and the susceptibility of the white finish to scuffs.
“so close to perfection”
“build quality and performance”
Professional reviewers rate the G7 SE 4.5/5, praising its solid construction, ergonomic feel, Hall Effect sensors, swappable faceplates and seamless software integration, while noting the absence of wireless capability and membrane face buttons as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the drift-free performance, comfortable ergonomics, long detachable cable and depth of customization, while complaining about mushy ABXY buttons, light joystick tension and lack of wireless connectivity.
