Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (White) wins by 4
Sony
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Controller · 2023
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Sony DualSense Edge (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense (Black) lands at 88 and Sony DualSense Edge (White) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (White) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony DualSense (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Sony DualSense Edge (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Sony DualSense (Black) 88
vs 92 Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Score breakdown
Sony DualSense (Black)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
92 performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony DualSense (Black) | Sony DualSense Edge (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | Black | White |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
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)
Sony DualSense Edge (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: Sony DualSense (Black) vs Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Which is better, Sony DualSense (Black) or Sony DualSense Edge (White)? +
Sony DualSense Edge (White) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Is Sony DualSense Edge (White) worth the price? +
At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (White) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Does Sony DualSense (Black) or Sony DualSense Edge (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.