Bluetooth wake support is a clear convenience win, letting the controller wake a Switch without reaching for another input device.
Pros: overall satisfaction, overall comfort
Cons: button quality, value for money
Best Video Game Controller for Switch wake support
Switch 2 wake support improved through shake-to-wake firmware, but experiences vary by firmware and setup. Earlier reviews and some users still report unreliable or inconvenient wake behavior.
Pros: overall satisfaction, charging dock support
Cons: button noise, 2.4GHz dongle performance
The inability of several Switch 2 versions to wake the console is one of the line’s most repeated complaints and a frequent convenience tradeoff versus Nintendo’s controller.
Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money
Cons: premium feel, vibration quality
This is the clearest recurring weakness: many reviewers and customers confirm the controller cannot wake the Switch 2 from sleep, and several call it a deal-breaker.
Pros: overall satisfaction, design and aesthetics
Cons: Switch wake support, Start and Select button design