Weight
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- About 49 g
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- About 246 g
Controller comparison
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
KSh 11,000In Stock | 02  Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
KSh 11,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has a much bigger battery (1,300 mAh), while the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers is lighter (about 49 g).
Battery capacity
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- 525 mAh battery
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- 1,300 mAh battery
Motion sensing
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Accelerometer
Supported platforms
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Product type
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Left and right wireless game controllers
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Wireless game controller
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Lighter: about 49 g (vs about 246 g).
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Bigger battery: 1,300 mAh (vs 525 mAh).
- Rated for up to 40 hours per charge (vs 20).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Connections | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| Weight | About 49 g | About 246 g |
| Battery capacity | 525 mAh battery | 1,300 mAh battery |
| Battery life | Up to 20 hours per charge | Up to 40 hours per charge |
| Charging | Approximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip | USB Type-C |
| Motion sensing | Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
| Supported platforms | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model |
| Product type | Left and right wireless game controllers | Wireless game controller |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both belong to the Nintendo platform.
- Both use Bluetooth 3.0.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same haptic feedback and force feedback: HD rumble.
- Both cost KSh 11,000.
- Both are made by Nintendo.
In summary
Get the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller if you want a much bigger battery, or the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you would rather have a lighter build.
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