
Razer Kishi
Score: 71/100
PowerA Enhanced
Score: 79/100Rankings

The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller provides up to 30 hours of battery life, two on-the-fly programmable buttons, and ergonomic comfort for Nintendo Switch platforms. It sacrifices premium features such as HD rumble, NFC and may be heavier in some color variants. Ideal for Switch players seeking long-lasting, customizable gameplay without the higher price of official controllers.

The Razer Kishi turns Android phones into a console-like controller with ultra-low latency wired USB-C connection, compact design, and pass-through charging. Its limited phone size compatibility and lack of a built-in battery restrict its use. Best suited for mobile gamers who prioritize portability and low latency.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
— | 30 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 163 gbest | 227 g |
— | 900 mAhbest | |
— | 10 mbest |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Compatibility (Platforms) | Android 7.0+ phones (Razer Phone 1/2, Samsung Galaxy S8‑S20, Google Pixel 2‑4, others within dimensions) | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, Switch 2 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 163 g | 227 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 94x134x37 mm | 149.9x106.0x61.0 mm |
Ergonomic Design | false | true |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable Buttons | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | USB Type-C (wired) | Wireless Bluetooth |


Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

Professional reviewers, such as KitGuru, commend the Razer Kishi for delivering next-level mobile gaming with excellent controls, tactile feedback, and a portable, low-latency wired connection, making it ideal for cloud gaming and on-the-go play, though they note its limited phone size range and lack of wireless capability.
Everyday users echo the pros of a secure clamp, low latency, and portability, while common complaints focus on incompatibility with phone cases and larger devices, as well as the absence of a wireless mode or built-in battery.

Editors and professional reviewers emphasize the PowerA controller's value-focused design, pointing out its two on-the-fly programmable buttons, comfortable ergonomics, and impressive 30-hour battery life as key strengths, while noting the absence of premium features such as HD rumble and NFC that are present on Nintendo's own controllers.
Consumers generally praise the long battery life, included charging cable, and solid wireless range, but they also express disappointment over missing rumble and NFC functionality and note that some Lumectra color variants have a shorter battery runtime.

