Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 2
Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch OLED if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick Sony DualSense (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs 88 Sony DualSense (Black)
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch OLED
86 performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED | Sony DualSense (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
Nintendo Switch OLED
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Sony DualSense (Black)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Nintendo Switch OLED vs Sony DualSense (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (Black)? +
Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +
At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (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.