When comparing Via-Gamepad F2 vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, the Slant community recommends Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for most people. In the question“What are the best third-party game controllers for Android?” Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is ranked 4th while Via-Gamepad F2 is ranked 15th.
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Pros
Pro Compatable with Android and iOS devices
The Via-Gamepad F2 is compatable with Android and iOS devices.
Pro Built for Nvidia Tegra
The Via-Gamepad F2 is Built for Nvidia Tegra certified.
Pro Very high build quality
Pro Great battery life
The switch pro controller uses a 1300mah battery, which gives a total of 40 hours of play time.
Pro Durable USB-C cable
USB-C is a lot more durable than a micro-USB, which tends to break rather easily.
Cons
Con Long recharge time
This controller takes 3-4 hours to recharge.
Con Expensive
The controller is generally sold at around $70, while most controllers for Android cost under $50.
Con Not very portable
This is a very large and heavy controller for playing on the go, and it doesn't have a phone holder.
Con Take a long time to charge
Due to the large battery inside, the controller can take up to 6 hours to charge.