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I received one of these as a gift and purchased the other myself, but only ended up keeping one. Let's go through the typical review process while also comparing these two controllers to each other. For reference, I'm using them both with my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Seidio case. The "Hero" is the smaller compact controller and the "Pro" is the large full-size one. UNBOXING First out of the box they are both quite similarly packaged. They both have the controller, a short USB for to charge your phone and a long one for use when charging. A power adapter is not included. Although the larger Pro Power comes with a bonus fold-able tablet stand. You've got some basic documentation and that's about it. SETUP The setup for both is also the same. First power on by switching the toggle from Off to A. Mode B is for HID or standard Bluetooth mode. It's just another standard way to pair with your phone, if supported. For Moga, you'll normally stick with A. Next, pair via Bluetooth as you would any other device. When you first turn it on, it's already in pairing mode. Then install the Moga Pivot software and off you go. The Moga software is required for most games to work correctly and will automatically start up when needed. You can also use the Software to launch and find Moga Controller-friendly games. And of course there is the foldout arm that holds your phone. My Note 3 with case was able to fit easily and looks as though it could hold an even larger phone. The only issue is that it doesn't lock into place when fully open. So if you're lying down and holding the controller above you, it can't quite fight gravity and will close. It's best for up-right gaming only. HERO POWER There are some notable differences between the two. First the Hero Power is much more compact and travel-friendly device. It's small enough to fit in my front pants pocket, although not the most comfortable option for me. They have the same buttons which you can easily see from the picture. Because of it's size, you have a smaller 1800 mAh battery (vs 2200 mAh of the Pro) which powers the controller as well as the option to charge your phone. I should note that the first time I tried charging my GN3, it caused it to reboot. Which is both concerning and not a big deal, as I think it's best to let them run off their own battery anyways. Then charge separately as needed. In either case, I still haven't run the battery dead on either controller after a couple hours of gaming. I suspect the phone would die before the controller. Another side-effect of the smaller controller is the Left/Right triggers are very small and have much less movement. They are very stiff. Add this to the fact that there is less room to physically hold the controller and you've got one uncomfortable gaming experience. In fact, with my somewhat larger hands (I wear a large glove), they were getting a bit cramped after only a few minutes of playing Asphalt 8. And last, with my relatively heavy Note 3 + case, I was always very much aware of the added weight in the holder. While it fit just fine (and could go larger) it kept feeling as though I'm holding the light-end of a heavy device. It felt top heavy and was simply uncomfortable. PRO POWER This is the full size controller which looks like a near copy of the Xbox 360 controller I have sitting next to it. Other than being a bit more angular, everything else from the way it feels to the button placement is nearly spot-on. Which is to say, a good thing. I have to add that the build quality doesn't quite feel like it's 100% where the 360 controller is, but it's pretty darn close. The buttons, analog sticks, and triggers all feel solid and have a good amount of feedback when using them. When I have the Note 3 in the holder you can barely notice it's in there. I was able to game for nearly an hour without issue. The only limiting factor being that I'm still staring at a relatively small screen and I was basically ready for a gaming break. "PRO POWER" PROS & CONS (4.5 STAR RATING) + Full-size gaming comfort + Larger battery + Best for larger phones and hands + Improved button feel & feedback + Bluetooth + Includes bonus tablet stand - Less portable - Expensive - May not be able to charge your phone - Phone holder doesn't lock into place when open "HERO POWER" PROS & CONS (2 STAR RATING) + Portable & Compact Design + Ideal for smaller hands & phones + Bluetooth - Smaller battery - Uncomfortable for larger hands - Feels top heavy with larger phones - Buttons not as refined, mostly due to size - May not be able to charge your phone - Phone holder doesn't lock into place when open CONCLUSION Considering my larger phone and hands, the Hero Power just didn't work for me. The trigger buttons were too stiff and my hands were starting to cramp after a few short minutes. I had to return it. The Pro Power on the other hand has been working perfectly. I've been able to play several Moga and non-Moga certified games and it works great. Some titles can be a tad jerky with the analog stick, but that can either be manually adjusted, or would likely be resolved with future software updates. In either case, the Pros & Cons speak for themselves. I'm giving the 4.5 star rating for the Pro Power only. I'd have to give the Hero 2 stars, but as noted, your results will vary. My suggestion is that folks with larger hands and/or phones jump to the Pro Power.