PlayStation DualShock 4 Glacier White
Score: 71/100
Xbox Core Wireless
Score: 71/100Rankings
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.
The Xbox Core Wireless Controller is Microsoft's standard first-party gamepad offering solid ergonomics, exceptional battery life on AA cells, and low-latency Xbox Wireless alongside Bluetooth. It's a versatile choice for Xbox, PC and mobile gamers, though the lack of a built-in rechargeable pack and occasional Bluetooth issues are notable drawbacks.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 40 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 gramsbest | 449 grams |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | — |
— | 14 countbest |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4, Windows 10/11 | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Android, iOS |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 300 grams | 449 grams |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8-10 hours | 40 hours |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | AA |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth 2.1 | 2.4GHz Xbox Wireless |
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.
“Extremely comfortable for long gaming sessions.”
“Battery lasts forever - I've gone weeks without changing AAs.”
“Easy to connect to PC and phone via Bluetooth.”
Professional reviewers commend the controller's ergonomics, long battery life, refined hybrid D-pad and low-latency Xbox Wireless, while noting the absence of a rechargeable pack and limited gyroscope support.
Everyday users love the comfort, durability and battery endurance, praising easy Bluetooth pairing and the Share button, but complain about the lack of a rechargeable battery, occasional Bluetooth dropouts and the finish showing wear.
