When comparing Drone Evolution Controller vs SteelSeries Free, the Slant community recommends SteelSeries Free for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” SteelSeries Free is ranked 9th while Drone Evolution Controller is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose SteelSeries Free is:
The SteelSeries Free has a built in rechargeable battery that is charged through a USB cable. This makes it more convenient than a AA or AAA battery powered controller, as you won't have to worry about always having extra batteries on hand. Also, a rechargeable battery is cheaper in the long run.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Small and portable
The Drone Evolution Controller is small and lightweight making the device portable and pocketable. It does this while not sacrificing any buttons - it still features a D pad, two analog sticks, four buttons (ABXY), and shoulder as well as trigger buttons.
Pro Built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
There is a built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is charged through USB.
Pro Built in rechargeable battery
The SteelSeries Free has a built in rechargeable battery that is charged through a USB cable. This makes it more convenient than a AA or AAA battery powered controller, as you won't have to worry about always having extra batteries on hand. Also, a rechargeable battery is cheaper in the long run.
Pro Small and portable
The SteelSeries Free is pretty small and only weighs 1.91 ounces, meaning it is very pocketable and easy to carry around.
Pro 3rd party app support
Luckily there is a third party app that allows for customization of the inputs on this device. It is called Game Controller 2 Touch and has full support for the SteelSeries Free.
Pro First party app available
SteelSeries provides a free app on the Google Play Store to set up ones device.
Cons
Con Limited selection
It may be difficult to find as the controller does not seem to be on stock on the manufacturers site other than in one color (white high-gloss). It is also out of stock on Amazon.
Con Buttons don't always register when pressed lightly
Unless you constantly press down hard, the controller will miss about 1 in 5 button presses (for both the D pad as well as the ABXY buttons).
Con Confusing settings
Settings may be confusing or difficult to use.
Con Only two shoulder buttons
Many ports and games utilize four shoulder buttons, meaning some games will not work with this controller.
Con First party app is useless
Apparently the SteelSeries Engine app does not work as advertised and is pretty much useless.
Con The tiny size makes your hands feel cramped after a while
While it's very portable, your hands are going to be squished after playing on it for a few hours.