Haute42 R16 vs U16: Which Should YOU Buy? (Review/Comparison)

Both the R16 and the U16 by Haute42 are great controllers, but which one should you buy? Find out in my comparison video!!
Thanks to Haute 42 for providing me with this stick for free to review.

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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Overview 00:41
Buttons/RBG 02:03
Body/Build 05:57
Price 7:37
Which To Buy 08:02

[malikepperson]

I was literally lookong for a 16 button leverless. Thanks!

[toshikikarukawa]

I have both of them (my R16 is the clear one though, with transparent top plexi), and although I like the R16 a little bit more for it's button distribution and spacing (buttons on the R16 are slightly closer to each other than on the U16), I love how easy is to change art on the U16. I use the Booter 5 dongle from Haute for the PS5 compatibility and works perfectly :).

[MrFraiche]

R16 all the way for me as I wanna make use of my pinky rather than move my thumb. Although I would want to move the positioning of it...Keep up the great content!

[Haayyeett]

I'm currently struggling to master rank with a R16, def recommend for the pinky options. I'd add that there is a crystal version of the R16 that has clear buttons for RBG, and that you can input custom art(I have a custom Ken piece in mine). All the Haute leverless controllers are also on sale on aliexpress at the moment, R16 is running 57 dollars USD until Dec 4

[skgooner]

Drive impact on the pinky is the way to go. You'll never get caught out again cos you're always ready

[SamuraiBeavs]

Looks pretty cool. I have been liking my huate42 G16 made some cool upgrades to it including punkwork shop buttons, also - for americans 3 meters is a little under 10 feet

[YunisRajab]

I like the idea of a left pinky button but I'm wondering what people map to it. I feel like the separation of movement on the left hand and attacking on the right hand feel natural so the only thing that I would put there is parry though that would mess up my raw DR to the left because double tapping the ring finger with pinky held down feels awkward

[alephnull]

oh man, i really wish there was an option for the layout and button size of the U16, but the build of the R16. i bought an S16 a while back for the layout and 24mm buttons, but i've wanted the larger panel size since then. might just have to settle for the U16 since it's the closest to my ideal controller and the price is still shockingly low

[JOHNATANMCSPACIMM]

Do you know if someone is about to release another keycap leverless in the likes of Haute B16? I'm more fond of the keyboard style when it comes to these tbh

[aryudsoh]

I got one of their aluminum leverless controllers (M plus) and the colour came off on my hands with use until I had large light patches on the case. They told her it was due to sweat corrosion and is considered wear and tear. I was not happy especially as there was no prior warning about it.

[xgenkyokai]

R16 really good for my big hand fellas

[randomuser-mvbb]

Is there any kind anti-slip pads under both of thess controller? I wound like to use them on my lap but I'm scare that they might just slide off my thigh

[ilypo]

my U16 just arrived yesterday and I'm really happy with it. not sure what to do with the extra buttons though ahahaha

[FaharAl-jaqobi]

I play a command grab character what do you think about the hori controller

[affinity]

do you think this is an upgrade from the t16 in any way or just the same thing?

[doctor]

Do these controllers work on Xbox Series X?

[erichan]

How spread are the buttons? I have bit small hands and I like to put my fingers on buttons all the time without having to reach for DI or parry. For comparison I have razer kitsune and buttons are too spread out for me.

[MrTroop]

My R16 black edition did not come with the hyper light USB cable. I got a generic usb cable.

[mundaney]

Is it the same size as the T16. I find the T16 too small for lap play. Wish it was a little bit bigger

[homehome]

Price? I caught it was on sale but didn't hear the price