Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony DualSense vs 8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
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Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony DualSense
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 5.9% (vs 16.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 8 bits (vs 6.4 bits)
- Cable Latency: 12.58 ms (vs 26.38 ms)
- BT Latency: 9.03 ms (vs 21.45 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 6.56 ms (vs 27.26 ms)
- Playstation 5
- Audio port
- Charging dock
- Trigger vibration
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.9% (vs 9.1%)
- Centering: 1.9% (vs 2.7%)
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Mobile software
Latency Comparison Chart
Detailed Latency Analysis
⚡ LatScore Ratings
LatScore combines button and stick latency and adds a jitter penalty, so stable timing scores better than spiky latency. Lower effective ms = better grade.
LatScore (Cable)
Weighted latency rating for cable connection with a jitter penalty for unstable response.
Sony DualSense B (11.9ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (25.2ms)
Sony DualSense wins — 11.9 ms vs 25.2 ms (53% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense A (7.8ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (27.5ms)
Sony DualSense wins — 7.8 ms vs 27.5 ms (72% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense C (23.3ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (33.5ms)
Sony DualSense wins — 23.3 ms vs 33.5 ms (31% faster)
📊 Individual Metrics
🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
Sony DualSense 7.8 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 14.9 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 7.8 ms vs 14.9 ms (48% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Sony DualSense 12.6 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 26.4 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 12.6 ms vs 26.4 ms (52% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Sony DualSense 6.6 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 18.7 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 6.6 ms vs 18.7 ms (65% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony DualSense 6.5 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 27.3 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 6.5 ms vs 27.3 ms (76% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony DualSense 9 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 21.5 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 9 ms vs 21.5 ms (58% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony DualSense 13.6 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 25.1 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 13.6 ms vs 25.1 ms (46% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
18
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Sony
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
Nintendo Switch
Yes
No
Playstation 3
No
Yes
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Sony DualSense
Sony DualSense
Confidence: High (6/6)
Sony DualSense
$69
VS
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
$49.99
Scorecard
Sony DualSense8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]