# EasySMX S10 Lite review: what Engadget found

> Engadget gave the $40 EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller 7 out of 10, praising its tactile feel but panning an odd, unsold faceplate.

By Subhajit | 2026-10-29 | Reviews | Savvy VibeZ
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## Key takeaways

- Engadget scored the EasySMX S10 Lite 7 out of 10 in a review published Oct. 29. The score is Engadget's, not ours.
- EasySMX lists the Switch 2 controller at $39.99; Engadget cites Hall effect sticks, rear buttons, motion controls and console wake-up.
- Engadget's main complaint is the removable faceplate, which EasySMX does not sell in replacement or custom versions.

Engadget gave the EasySMX S10 Lite, a Switch 2 controller that usually sells for about $40, a 7 out of 10 in a review published Oct. 29. Reviewer Jessica Conditt praised the clicky buttons and soft sticks, then spent much of the verdict on an odd removable faceplate. The score is Engadget's, not ours, and we haven't tested the controller.

## What Engadget liked

The review calls the S10 Lite light and compact, with Hall effect sticks that stop against their housings quietly and softly, a feel Engadget compares to Nintendo's own Pro Controller. The face buttons use microswitches that click loudly, and the haptics have four strength settings. Two mappable rear buttons, nine-axis motion controls, a turbo function and the ability to wake the Switch 2 from across the room round out the list. A switch on the back changes the controller's mode between Switch, Switch 2, PC, Android and iOS. It comes in ice blue or pastel pink.

## What Engadget didn't

The faceplate is the problem. It is semi-transparent, held on by four magnets and tension, and Engadget says its review unit arrived with the bottom edge sitting raised, and one side never sat as flat as the other. The stick clicks are stiff, and the triggers are microswitch-only, with no smooth analog pull.

Engadget also takes issue with the marketing. The product page tells buyers to "DIY Your Controller" with magnetic faceplates and stickers, but the review says EasySMX doesn't sell replacement faceplates or stickers, and that 3D files for making your own aren't public. The reviewer calls that wording misleading.

## Price and the competition

EasySMX lists the S10 Lite at $39.99. Engadget notes that most Switch 2 controllers cost around $70 and Nintendo's Pro Controller is $90. Engadget points to 8BitDo's $30 Ultimate 2C and says the S10 Lite never beats it on affordability or features. The verdict, in short: fine for people who love a good click and can live with the faceplate, but not the one to beat.

## Our take

A 7 out of 10 for a $40 pad is a decent result, and the specs sheet looks strong for the money. Still, the complaints here are about build quality and honesty in marketing, two things a spec list can't show. EasySMX's own product page also carries a notice titled "S10 Lite Firmware Update-Switch 2 Compatibility Fix," so anyone buying should check that the unit they receive is up to date. If the faceplate bothers you in photos, look at the 8BitDo before you click buy.

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