Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Low)
- Macros
- Circle Error: 6.6% (vs 7.1%)
- Cable Latency: 2.73 ms (vs 32.84 ms)
- Mobile software
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 10.1% (vs 17.5%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 7.7 bits)
- BT Latency: 14.68 ms (vs 30.23 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
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.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G A+ (2.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 2.9 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G B (14.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 14.9 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
📊 Individual Metrics
🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 32.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.1 ms vs 32.8 ms (94% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 2.7 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 10.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 10.7 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 12.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 12.5 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 30.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 14.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth wins — 14.7 ms vs 30.2 ms (51% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$49.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
—
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
—
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
—
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
—
No
Stick tension
—
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
—
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Digital
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
—
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
—
Yes
Macros option
—
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
No
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
—
No
Nintendo Switch
Yes
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
$49.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
$29.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth