Product Comparison: SteelSeries Nimbus vs SteelSeries Stratus Duo
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General Specifications
Brand
SteelSeries
SteelSeries
Model
Nimbus
Stratus Duo
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Play hundreds of your favorite controller-supported games with the Nimbus Wireless Controller on your Apple TV. This controller is full-sized, wireless, and based on an ergonomic console design. Other features include 40+ hours of gameplay with just a quick charge via Lightning connector, LED notification, an easy to navigate menu button, and to top it all off, pressure sensitive buttons for the most precise controls.
The stratus duo brings the ease of wireless gaming to Android mobile, plus seamlessly pairs with Windows PCs and more. With the flip of a Switch, swap to Bluetooth wireless mode for flawless gaming on Android mobile devices, without needing any additional apps or software.
Key Specs
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Buttons
Menu, 4x Action Buttons, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, Connect
Select, Start, 4x Action Buttons, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, Home, Battery Level Button, Power
D-pad
4-position
4-position
Number of Analog Sticks
2
2
What customers say about "Key Specs"
SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller
- All buttons have an extremely well-crafted feeling to it, a lot of mechanical response to button presses.
- The buttons are very responsive.
- I really liked the D-pad and the face buttons.
- Buttons have a good feel to them and are responsive.
- The controller does not use the R3 and L3 buttons that are in the thumb sticks.
SteelSeries Stratus Duo Wireless Gaming Controller
- The joysticks feel good. The d-pad is real mushy.
- Good joysticks. Long battery life.
- Feels solid in your hands and the buttons and joysticks all feel great.
- The RB/R2 analog button broke only after a week (about 10 hours) of gaming.
- The ABXY buttons and joysticks are very cheap.
Size & Weight
Height
2.49 in.
2.49 in.
Width
5.9 in.
5.91 in.
Depth
4.33 in.
4.33 in.
Weight
8.57 oz.
8.64 oz.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Headphone Jack
No
No
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Wired, Wireless
Compatible Devices
PC, Mobile, Apple TV
PC, VR, Mobile
Touchpad
No
No
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration
No
No
Power
Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable Battery
Extras
Battery life up to 40 hours, Ergonomic design, Pressure sensitive buttons, Lightning connector
Battery life up to 20 hours, Ergonomic design, Steam enabled, Bluetooth 4.1
What customers say about "Features"
SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller
- The quality of construction and materials is perfect.
- The controller connects very quickly and makes games so much easier to play.
- It responds well and is easy to connect.
- It connected instantly to the phone, and works really well with the VR games.
- Works with selected games, easy to connect, great battery life.
SteelSeries Stratus Duo Wireless Gaming Controller
- Grip material is a grippy, hard, textured plastic.
- It feels great, and has a sturdy frame.
- The battery lasts a very long time.
- When the Bluetooth is connected it is really distracting that all 4 lights blink constantly.
- The grips are really small.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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