Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir T4 Kaleid vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir T4 Kaleid
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 12% (vs 16.5%)
- Circle Error: 0.1% (vs 6.6%)
- Centering: 3.7% (vs 4.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 8.4 bits (vs 7.7 bits)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Audio port
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Advantages
- Macros
- Cable Latency: 2.73 ms (vs 8.49 ms)
- iOS
- macOS
- Charging dock
- 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.
GameSir T4 Kaleid A (6.4ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G A+ (2.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.9 ms vs 6.4 ms (55% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Kaleid No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G B (14.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 14.9 ms (GameSir T4 Kaleid: 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.
GameSir T4 Kaleid 2.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.1 ms vs 2.6 ms (20% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir T4 Kaleid 8.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.7 ms vs 8.5 ms (68% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir T4 Kaleid —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 10.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 10.7 ms (GameSir T4 Kaleid: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir T4 Kaleid —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 12.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 12.5 ms (GameSir T4 Kaleid: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir T4 Kaleid —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 30.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 30.2 ms (GameSir T4 Kaleid: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$41.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
—
Battery life hours
12
—
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
—
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
—
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
No
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
No
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
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
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Overall Winner:
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir T4 Kaleid
$41.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
$49.99
Scorecard
GameSir T4 Kaleid8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G