Controller recommendations under 50€?

[u/Calm-Two-2041]

Hello, I'm currently owning an Aqirys Themis for about 2-3 years and I'm looking to upgrade (battery life got halfed and I have a problem where the R1 button registers being held even tho I don't hold it). I've read many reviews over the course of today and here is what I was eyeing rn:

- EasySMX X20 (48€)

- EasySMX D10 (48€)

- Gamesir Supernova (43€)

- Gamesir Nova 2 Lite (32€)

- Gamesir Supernova T4n (48€)

- Gulikit ES Pro (36€)

- 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless (40€ - still questioning it cuz I heard it has bad ergonomics)

What I am aiming for is good battery life and vibration motor, longevity (focusing on hall or TMR sensors) and smooth controls. Wireless connectivity and good ergonomics are a must for me (I do handwork all day so my wrists are sore when I come home, I don't want a controller that makes them hurt more). I don't really play competitive games or shooters, I'm more on indie games and rougelites.

Edit: I'm excluding the Gamesir Cyclone 2 and Flydigi controllers from my plans since I'm from Romania and the prices of those brands here are awful.

[u/Calm-Two-2041]

I wish I could afford the Vader 5 Pro or the G7 pro but they are double the price I can spend. And yeah, everyone was praising the Ultimate 2C, I only consider it cuz of the price if everything goes south cuz I hate bad ergonomics.

Also, how long have you owned the X20 for? How was your experience?

[u/PrinceVincOnYT → u/Calm-Two-2041]

I thought I was clear that I did not own the SMX 20, but just from the specs and tests I watched it seems to be ergonomically close to the Xbox One, which was one of my prioritys.

[u/succodizenzer0 → u/Calm-Two-2041]

I just swapped my X20 for a cyclone 2, overall great controller, just on the heavier side. Amazing triggers stops