PlayStation · Remote Controls
Playstation Media Remote
8.6Our score★ 4.314,045 Amazon reviews
Typically $25 to $50Head-to-head · TVs & Projectors
Playstation Media Remote vs Remote w/Backlit
Two of the most-reviewed tvs & projectors on Amazon.com, compared on our score, owner ratings and the specs that actually differ. Prices are not printed because they change daily; the buttons open the live listings.
Our verdict: the Remote w/Backlit
- Remote w/Backlit scores higher in our testing (8.8 vs 8.6 out of 10).
- Remote w/Backlit has the better Amazon owner rating (4.4 vs 4.3 stars).
- Playstation Media Remote has far more owner reviews (14,045 vs 4,559), so its rating is the more reliable one.
- Remote w/Backlit is usually the cheaper of the two (check the live Amazon price; it changes daily).
Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Playstation Media Remote | Remote w/Backlit |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.3 (14,045) | 4.4 (4,559) |
| Brand | PlayStation | primote |
| Battery Type | Alkaline | AAA |
| Button Quantity | 15 | 21 |
| Maximum Range | 10 meters | 30 feet |
| Compatible Devices | Television | Television |
| Connectivity Technology | Infrared | Infrared |
| Controller Type | Button Control | Button Control |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ.
Choose the Playstation Media Remote if…
- battery type of "Alkaline" fits your setup
- button quantity of "15" fits your setup
- maximum range of "10 meters" fits your setup
Choose the Remote w/Backlit if…
- you want the higher overall score in our testing
- owner satisfaction matters most (4.4 stars)
- you are on a tighter budget
- battery type of "AAA" fits your setup
- button quantity of "21" fits your setup
- maximum range of "30 feet" fits your setup
Playstation Media Remote
What we like
- Media playback controls - Quickly navigate media with built-in play/pause, fast forward and fast reverse buttons.
- Seamless console compatibility - Power on your PS5 console and navigate its menus directly with the remote for ultimate convenience.
- TV settings - Adjust the volume and power settings of compatible TVs with the built-in IR transmitter. PS5 system software update may be required.
Remote w/Backlit
What we like
- Primote Remote, your essential companion for seamless control of All Roku/Fire built-in smart TVs. Elevating your viewing experience, this upgraded version boasts innovative features including backlit buttons, IR learning function, and universal compatibility.
- [For ALL Built-in ROKU Smart TVs] The Primote UNIVERSAL remote can work for ALL Roku TVs 4K/HD (via SIMPLE SETUP), including TCL Roku TV, Hisense Roku TV, Onn Roku TV, Insgnia Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Element/ Westinghouse/ Philips/ JVC/ RCA/ Sanyo Roku TVs. Not for streaming players, Sticks, Express, Ultra, streambars, etc.
- [For Fire Smart TVs]Replacement remote works seamlessly with Insignia, Toshiba, Pioneer, Hisense, TCL, Omni, 2-Series, and 4-Series smart TVs.
- [Backlit Buttons] Enhancing usability, it features backlit buttons that illuminate in low-light environments, lasting10s. This is just one of its handful customary features, which are designed for EASY to USE. You may also find its smoothly polished buttons are soft to push and quick to react, and its curly shape is very nice to hold in hand, compared to the original ones and others. You need to try and feel it, and you'll absolutely like it!
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