Steam Controller (2nd gen) vs Xbox Wireless Controller vs Sony DualSense

Side-by-side specs for Steam Controller (2nd gen), Xbox Wireless Controller, Sony DualSense: connection, sticks, triggers, battery, weight and price.

Steam Controller (2nd gen)
Xbox Wireless ControllerPhoto: Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Controller
Sony DualSensePhoto: Sony
Sony DualSense

Best for PC

Sony DualSense

PC support, Hall sticks, 280 g

Cheapest

Sony DualSense

$74.00

Best wireless

Steam Controller (2nd gen)

35 h battery

SpecSteam Controller (2nd gen)Xbox Wireless ControllerSony DualSense
Connection
Connectivity2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth, USB-C wiredXbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C wiredUSB-C wired, Bluetooth
PlatformsPC, Steam DeckPC, Android, iOS, Xbox One, Xbox SeriesPS5, PC, Android, iOS
Sticks and triggers
SticksTMRPotentiometerAnalog, non-Hall (exact sensor type not stated)
TriggersAnalog (sensor type not stated)—Adaptive
Vibration4 haptic motors (LRA: 2 in trackpads, 2 in grips)—Haptic feedback (dual actuators replace rumble motors)
Extra buttons4 rear grip buttonsShare button; no back buttons listedNone
Battery and weight
Battery35 h40 h best8 h
Weight292 g—280 g best
Release year—20202020
Price
Price (USD)——$74.00

Steam Controller (2nd gen)

Connection

Connectivity
2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth, USB-C wired
Platforms
PC, Steam Deck

Sticks and triggers

Sticks
TMR
Triggers
Analog (sensor type not stated)
Vibration
4 haptic motors (LRA: 2 in trackpads, 2 in grips)
Extra buttons
4 rear grip buttons

Battery and weight

Battery
35 h
Weight
292 g
Release year
—

Price

Price (USD)
—

Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection

Connectivity
Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C wired
Platforms
PC, Android, iOS, Xbox One, Xbox Series

Sticks and triggers

Sticks
Potentiometer
Triggers
—
Vibration
—
Extra buttons
Share button; no back buttons listed

Battery and weight

Battery
40 h best
Weight
—
Release year
2020

Price

Price (USD)
—

Sony DualSense

Connection

Connectivity
USB-C wired, Bluetooth
Platforms
PS5, PC, Android, iOS

Sticks and triggers

Sticks
Analog, non-Hall (exact sensor type not stated)
Triggers
Adaptive
Vibration
Haptic feedback (dual actuators replace rumble motors)
Extra buttons
None

Battery and weight

Battery
8 h
Weight
280 g best
Release year
2020

Price

Price (USD)
$74.00

Data checked: 2026-10-10

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