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Sony DualSense (White) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (White)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Sony DualSense (White) wins by 6
Xbox Series S — Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Microsoft

Xbox Series S

Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target

82
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense (White) lands at 88 and Xbox Series S at 82. That puts Sony DualSense (White) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony DualSense (White) 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Games

Sony DualSense (White)

Compared on the games sub-score

Sony DualSense (White) leads on games (86 vs 84).

Performance

Sony DualSense (White)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense (White) leads on performance (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Sony DualSense (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $299).

Sony DualSense (White) 88
vs
82 Xbox Series S

Score breakdown

Sony DualSense (White)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
Xbox Series S
82
performance 80
games 84
features 86
value 92

Specs side-by-side

Sony DualSense (White) versus Xbox Series S — full spec comparison
Spec Sony DualSense (White) Xbox Series S
Type
Controller
—
Color
White
—
Release year
2020
—
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

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)

Xbox Series S

Pros
  • +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • +Compact white form factor
  • +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
  • −512 GB SSD fills fast
  • −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
  • −No disc drive

FAQ: Sony DualSense (White) vs Xbox Series S

Which is better, Sony DualSense (White) or Xbox Series S? +

Sony DualSense (White) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony DualSense (White) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Sony DualSense (White) 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, Sony DualSense (White) or Xbox Series S? +

Sony DualSense (White) — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Sony DualSense (White) or Xbox Series S? +

Sony DualSense (White) — leads on performance (88 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.