Top 4 PS5 Pro Controllers Compared

Summary

Switching to the PlayStation 5, this review compares four top pro controllers: the DualSense Edge, Hex Phantom Pro, Scuf Reflex with Hall Effect, and Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded. Comfort is a key factor, with the DualSense Edge feeling most familiar to the standard PS5 controller. The Hex and Scuf offer customizable back paddles, but their placement can sometimes lead to accidental presses. The Victrix is highlighted for its large, comfortable feel and unique swappable stick configuration, mimicking an Xbox layout, though its back paddles have sharp edges. Weight varies, with the Victrix being the lightest at 280g, while the DualSense Edge is 332.5g. Crucially, the Victrix lacks haptics and adaptive triggers, features present in the Hex, Scuf, and DualSense Edge. The Hex Phantom Pro retains core PlayStation features like adaptive triggers and rumble, while the Scuf Reflex Pro offers customizable options but not simultaneously adaptive triggers and trigger stops. The DualSense Edge boasts three levels of trigger stops, on-the-fly profile switching, and interchangeable thumbsticks, but button remapping requires an app. Prices are around $200, with the best choice depending on individual priorities like customization, comfort, or specific features.