[Answered] How Long to Charge PS4 Controller?

After a long, tiresome, and monotonous day, you come home hoping to loosen up your mind. As you power on your PS4, just to add more stress to your already exhausting mind, you find your wireless controller with zero battery remaining. You plug in the charger to your PS4 controller and keep wondering how much time will it take to fully recharge.

The approximate time that a PS4 controller needs to fully charge when the battery is drained completely is 2 hours. But this duration does not always remain the same.

How Long a PS4 Controller Charged

There is no straightforward answer for the charging time of a PS4 controller. That is because the duration varies greatly according and can be influenced by a lot of factors.

1. Approximate Charging Time

According to Sony’s official website, the approximate charging time for DualShock PS4 controllers is 2 hours. This duration is based on the consideration that the battery is completely drained and needs to charge fully. 

However, the duration may differ if you are using a controller of a different brand. Usually, the average charging time for PS4 controllers lies between 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Charging Time for Different PS4 Controllers

Here is a list of the approximate charging times of some popular PS4 controllers:

• Sony DualShock 4 – 2 hours
• Terios Gaming Pro Controller – 2 to 3 hours
• Nacon Revolution Unlimited – 4 hours
• Razer Raiju Tournament – 4 hours
• Logitech G923 – 3.5 hours
• Jusubb Wireless Controller – 2 hours
• YCCTEAM Wireless Controller – 2.5 hours
• YEE Wireless Controller – 2 hours

The durations shown in the above list are shown based on usual circumstances. The charging time can vary depending on different factors.

2. Factors Affecting the PS4 Controller Charging Duration

As stated before, the charging durations shown here are overall charging times only. The durations are affected by different factors like temperature, usage, charger specifications, battery health, etc.

a) Charging Temperature

The recommended temperature range to charge the PS4 controller is between 10°C and 30°C. In the Fahrenheit scale, the range is 50 to 86 degrees. In this temperature range, the PS4 controller can charge efficiently. 

If the ambient temperature is outside this recommended range, the efficiency of the charging procedure may decrease, resulting in a longer charging duration. It is a good thing that the typical room temperature is mostly in this range. However, under harsher conditions, you may have to deal with longer charging time.

b) Parallel Usage

The approximate charging time of a PS4 controller is shown assuming that the controller is at rest. But if you use your controller while charging it at the same time, it will take longer to charge completely. Hence, it is better to take a break for some time and let the controller rest while charging.

In case you are downloading a game on the PS4, you can charge your controller at that time. Because games take quite a bit of time to download, hence you can utilize this time efficiently.

c) Charger Specifications

Charger specifications play a great role in charging time. Usually, the PS4 chargers have an output of 5V/0.8A or 5V/1A. This is the power that a controller needs to charge efficiently.

If the charger has a somewhat low power output (less than 5V/0.8A), the controller will need a longer time than usual to recharge. Hence, it is advised to use the recommended charger for your PS4 controller.

d) Battery Health

Battery health is an important factor for both battery life and charging time. A healthy battery tends to have a longer life with less charging duration. But when the battery gets older, the health decreases. As a result, the battery life decreases while the charging duration gets longer.

e) Battery Life

Charging time can vary greatly depending on battery life. While Sony DualShock 4 takes about 2 hours to charge from zero to full capacity, not always it may take as long. Because, most of the time, you may not completely drain its battery before putting it for charging.

Nonetheless, you should do a complete recharge process for the PS4 controller at least once a year. For that, you have to use the controller to drain the battery completely, then recharge it to its maximum capacity. This will give the battery good health and a longer lifespan.

f) Other Factors

Apart from these above mention factors, there are some other ones too. Such as:

Issues With Connection

Damaged and faulty connections can lead to longer charging times for PS4 controllers. You can check whether your USB cable is working properly or not by using a different cable. However, you should not charge your PS4 controller using USB cables that are for smartphones.

Controller Brands

Even though Sony DualShock controllers take 2 hours to fully charge, other third-party brands may take longer. For example, “Razer Raiju Tournament” and “Nacon Revolution Unlimited” wireless controllers for PS4 can take up to 4 hours to complete their recharging process.

How Can I Charge My PS4 Controller Faster

The charging time for a PS4 controller depends on some factors. To charge your PS4 controller in a fast and efficient way, you must consider the facts:

• Put your controller to rest while charging.
• Use a charger that has a power output of 5V/0.8A or a proper one that is recommended for your PS4 controller.
• Keep the room temperature between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
• Only use USB cables that are compatible with your PS4 controller.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Long Does It Take for a PS4 Controller to Charge Halfway?

It takes about 1 to 2 hours for a PS4 controller to charge halfway. But it may take longer depending on the brand of the controller. For example, a Logitech G923 wireless controller may take up to 2 hours or more to charge halfway.

How Long Does It Take for a PS4 Controller to Charge Fully?

It takes about 2 hours to charge fully for a PS4 controller considering you are not using it while charging. Additionally, the temperature for efficient charging should be between 10°C to 30°C. However, poor battery health, faulty connections, and extreme atmospheric temperature can increase the charging time.

Bottom Line

Waiting while your PS4 controller is being recharged can be frustrating. You can set the power on while your controller is at rest. The option for a power supply for a certain amount of time can be chosen too. Thus, when you start to play video games, you can begin with a fully recharged controller.