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Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — Controller · 2023
Sony

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Controller · 2023

92
/ 100
From $199
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 4
PlayStation 5 Slim — 2023
Sony

PlayStation 5 Slim

2023

88
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) lands at 92 and PlayStation 5 Slim at 88. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony DualSense Edge (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility

Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) leads on performance (92 vs 88).

Features

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) leads on features (90 vs 86).

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) more score per dollar ($199 vs $499).

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) 92
vs
88 PlayStation 5 Slim

Score breakdown

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
performance 92
games 86
features 90
value 82
PlayStation 5 Slim
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) versus PlayStation 5 Slim — full spec comparison
Spec Sony DualSense Edge (Black) PlayStation 5 Slim
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
—
Release year
2023
2023

Sony DualSense Edge (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)

PlayStation 5 Slim

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: Sony DualSense Edge (Black) vs PlayStation 5 Slim

Which is better, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony DualSense Edge (Black) worth the price? +

At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.

Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Sony DualSense Edge (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim 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 performance, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — leads on performance (92 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) or PlayStation 5 Slim? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.