Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
86
/ 100
From $69
VS
Sony DualSense (White) wins by 2
Sony
Sony DualSense (White)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) lands at 86 and Sony DualSense (White) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Sony DualSense (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) 86
vs 88 Sony DualSense (White)
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
Sony DualSense (White)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) | Sony DualSense (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | Black | White |
| Release year | 2017 | 2020 |
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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)
Sony DualSense (White)
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 Pro Controller (Black) vs Sony DualSense (White)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Sony DualSense (White)? +
Sony DualSense (White) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is Sony DualSense (White) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Sony DualSense (White) 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.