Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black)
Controller · 2024
Xbox Series S
Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) lands at 87 and Xbox Series S at 82. That puts Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Xbox Series S if…
- ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- ✓Compact white form factor
- ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Games
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black)Compared on the games sub-score
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) leads on games (86 vs 84).
Performance
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black)Compared on the performance sub-score
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) leads on performance (87 vs 80).
Value for money
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s) |
| Storage | — | 512 GB internal SSD |
| Output | — | 1440p target up to 120 FPS |
| Dimensions | — | 275 × 151 × 65 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.93 kg |
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (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)
Xbox Series S
- +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- +Compact white form factor
- +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
- −512 GB SSD fills fast
- −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
- −No disc drive
FAQ: Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) vs Xbox Series S
Which is better, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) or Xbox Series S? +
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) worth the price? +
At $199, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in performance.
Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +
At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.
Does Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) or Xbox Series S 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.
Which is better for games, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) or Xbox Series S? +
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) or Xbox Series S? +
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro (Black) — leads on performance (87 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.