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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 vs Xbox Nano Controller

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB-C charging.
  • Xbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11.
  • Wrap-around rubberized grip.
KSh 26,000In Stock
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Xbox Nano Controller

Xbox Nano Controller

  • About 99 g.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Internal rechargeable battery.
  • USB-C.
  • Remapping and profiles: customizable button mapping.
KSh 6,900Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a configurable wireless game controller, while the Xbox Nano Controller is a compact wireless game controller.

Connections

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Xbox Wireless
Xbox Nano Controller
Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles

Battery life

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Up to 40 hours per charge
Xbox Nano Controller
Internal rechargeable battery

Charging

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
USB-C charging
Xbox Nano Controller
USB-C

Ports

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
3.5mm stereo headset jack
Xbox Nano Controller
USB-C charging port

Remapping and profiles

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Up to three custom profiles and one default profile
Xbox Nano Controller
Customizable button mapping

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

  • Connection methods: Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth or USB-C cable.

Xbox Nano Controller

  • Connection methods: Xbox Wireless for Xbox consoles.

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PriorityXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
ConnectionsXbox WirelessXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeInternal rechargeable battery
ChargingUSB-C chargingUSB-C
Ports3.5mm stereo headset jackUSB-C charging port
SoftwareXbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11
Remapping and profilesUp to three custom profiles and one default profileCustomizable button mapping

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Brand—Xbox
ModelXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Product typeConfigurable wireless game controllerCompact wireless game controller
Manufacturer Release Date—4 November 2026 (US)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Dimensions—A little over 5 inches in length (Xbox launch announcement)
Weight—3.5 oz (approximately 99 g)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Battery and runtimeInternal rechargeable battery; up to 40 hours, depending on use and accessoriesInternal rechargeable battery
ChargingUSB-C chargingUSB-C; charging cable sold separately

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Sticks and triggersAdjustable-tension thumbsticks and shorter hair-trigger locks—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackImpulse Triggers and rumble motors, adjustable in the app—
Remapping and profilesUp to three custom profiles and one default profile; button mapping with the Xbox Accessories appCustomizable button mapping; Action Button can be assigned to screenshots, gameplay capture and shortcuts
Buttons and control layout—18 standard gameplay inputs; familiar Xbox controller layout; programmable Action Button

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Supported platformsXbox Series X/S, Xbox One, compatible Windows PCs and supported Android/iOS devices. Older Windows versions require USB and may have limited features.Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android, iOS; compatible tablets and smart TVs via Bluetooth
Connection methodsXbox Wireless, Bluetooth or USB-C cableXbox Wireless for Xbox consoles; Bluetooth for compatible devices
Ports and headset support3.5mm stereo headset jackUSB-C charging port
Configuration softwareXbox Accessories app on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11; Windows configuration requires a compatible USB-C cable

Power & Design

Power & Design specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
Grip and materialsWrap-around rubberized grip—

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationXbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2Xbox Nano Controller
In the box—Xbox Nano wireless controller; USB-C cable sold separately

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Xbox platform.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 if you want a configurable wireless game controller, or the Xbox Nano Controller if you want a compact wireless game controller.

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