Sony
Sony DualSense (Black)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Sony
Sony DualSense (White)
Controller · 2020
88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense (Black) lands at 88 and Sony DualSense (White) at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony DualSense (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
Sony DualSense (Black) 88
vs 88 Sony DualSense (White)
Score breakdown
Sony DualSense (Black)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Sony DualSense (White)
88 performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony DualSense (Black) | Sony DualSense (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | Black | White |
| Release year | 2020 | 2020 |
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 (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 (White)
Which is better, Sony DualSense (Black) or Sony DualSense (White)? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 (White) worth the price? +
At $69, Sony DualSense (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Sony DualSense (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.