Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 2.73 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 12.45 ms (vs 18.1 ms)
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 8.7% (vs 14.4%)
- Circle Error: 5.9% (vs 6.6%)
- Centering: 2.9% (vs 4.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.3 bits (vs 7.7 bits)
- BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 30.23 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- Shoulder buttons
- Switch Wake Up
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 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.9 ms vs 14.3 ms (80% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G B (14.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 14.9 ms vs 16.6 ms (10% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 26.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G: 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 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.1 ms vs 6.3 ms (67% 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 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.7 ms vs 16.2 ms (83% faster)
🔘 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 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 8.4 ms vs 10.7 ms (22% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 12.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 12.5 ms vs 18.1 ms (31% faster)
🔘 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 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 30.2 ms (63% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 29.7 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$49.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
15
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
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
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
$49.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Key takeaways