PlayStation DualShock 4 Glacier White
Score: 71/100
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core delivers a high-end, highly customizable gaming experience with adjustable sticks, trigger locks and long battery life, while omitting the extra accessories that come with the full Elite bundle. It excels for competitive PC and Xbox gamers but may feel incomplete for those expecting a full accessory set.
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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— | 40 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 300 gramsbest | 453.6 grams |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutesbest | — |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PlayStation 4, Windows 10/11 | Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (grams) | 300 grams | 453.6 grams |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8-10 hours | 40 hours |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Rechargeable |
Connectivity(4) | ||
Connection Type | Wireless | Wireless (Xbox Wireless), Bluetooth, Wired USB-C |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth 2.1 | Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 |
USB Port Type | Micro-USB | USB-C |
Charging 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.
“Feels amazing in hand-much better than the regular Xbox controller.”
“The trigger locks make a huge difference in shooters.”
“Battery life is excellent-easily lasts a week with daily use.”
Professional reviewers praise the Elite Core for its elite-grade ergonomics, low-latency wireless performance and deep software customization, noting it matches the full Elite Series 2 experience minus the bundled accessories.
Everyday users love the premium feel, long battery life and trigger locks, but miss the rear paddles and wish the circular D-pad were more precise; some also note the need to buy extra accessories separately.
