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Getting a controller - opinions on my shortlist appreciated

So I'm planning on getting a controller. Mostly to use it with my new (Android) tablet for Genshin/HSR/Whatever else I end up trying (and yes, I know I need to use a mapping software for the former) since the 11' screen makes touch controls unwieldy. But I'm also considering using it on PC - I can see some games where it would be handier than a KB/M... And it would let me recline in my chair too.

 

As you can guess from the usecase, Bluetooth connectivity is a requirement.

I don't plan on playing shooters with it - not only do I not like the genre, what few I played sold me on mouse aiming.

I'm more used to the PS layout due to some years having a PS4, but I've borrowed a Xbox controller for some testing and I think I could get used to it.

Hall Effect joysticks at the very least - I've had to deal with stick drift before and... Yeah never again.

 

Based on the recent tournament/tier list on the main channel, and David's recent SC video, I've done some research and I have four contenders that are about the same price in my region (EU):

  • EasySMX X20 (60€)
    • Pros: Cheapest, encensed by both Linus and David for value
    • Cons: Only available in white, RGB aplenty, out-of-stock outside of Aliexpress (same price as the official EU site since it's their official store, though)
  • Flydigi Vader 4 Pro (70€)
    • Pros: Little RGB from what I can see, black, adjustable stick tension
    • Cons: Is the adjustable tension worth the extra price, Ali-only once again
  • GameSir Cyclone 2 (66€)
    • Pros: Included charging stand for the price, available on Amazon
    • Cons: A bit too much RGB (but at least it's discreet), no idea how it fares against the others (Reddit didn't help)
  • Steelseries Stratus+ (70€)
    • Pros: PS layout, no RGB I can spot, brand I've already known about before all of this
    • Cons: Again, no idea how it fares against the others

 

As mentionned in the title, I'm open to advice on which one to end up picking, and of alternate PS-layout options.

Planning to buy somewhere next weekend (I'll be on the move in early March so I'd like to get it beforehand).

Thanks for taking the time to help 🙂

I've gotten to know some stuff, but am far from omniscient, so don't take my advice as gospel and wait for other opinions - I just like throwing in my two cents when I can.

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I promise this isn't an offer to sell, but I recently got the Flydigi, and absolutely HATE IT to the point that I created an account just to rant about how bad it feels, from shape to button contours to button feel. The only decent thing is ironically the D-pad Linus hated because you get loud audible clicks you can feel on it. The rest is absolute trash including their software and I'm sending it back to Flydigi after less than 3 hours.

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