8BitDo Pro 2 (White)
Controller · 2021
8BitDo Pro 2 (Black)
Controller · 2021
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) lands at 82 and 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGames
TieCompared on the games sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) | 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | White | Black |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
8BitDo Pro 2 (White)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
8BitDo Pro 2 (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) vs 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black)
Which is better, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black)? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) worth the price? +
At $49, 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.
Is 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $49, 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.
Does 8BitDo Pro 2 (White) or 8BitDo Pro 2 (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.