Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Cyclone 2 vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Cyclone 2
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0% (vs 6.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 11 bits (vs 10.5 bits)
- Cable Latency: 6.51 ms (vs 7.02 ms)
- BT Latency: 6.01 ms (vs 12.02 ms)
- Nintendo Switch
- Audio port
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 13.2% (vs 14.5%)
- Centering: 2.9% (vs 3.2%)
- Dongle Latency: 8.11 ms (vs 16.97 ms)
- Soulder buttons
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 Cyclone 2 A (5.2ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (5.8ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 5.2 ms vs 5.8 ms (9% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 7 ms vs 14.7 ms (53% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.1ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller B (17.9ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 14.1 ms vs 17.9 ms (21% 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.
GameSir Cyclone 2 2.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 2.8 ms
Tie — both ~2.4 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Cyclone 2 6.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 7 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 6.5 ms vs 7 ms (7% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Cyclone 2 7.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 4 ms vs 7.4 ms (47% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Cyclone 2 17 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 8.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 8.1 ms vs 17 ms (52% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Cyclone 2 6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 12 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 6 ms vs 12 ms (50% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Cyclone 2 10.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 16 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 10.3 ms vs 16 ms (36% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$44.5
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
—
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
TMR
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
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
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
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Bluetooth
Yes
Linux
Yes
No
macOS
Bluetooth
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
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Cyclone 2
$44.5
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
GameSir Cyclone 28BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller