Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Tarantula Pro vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Tarantula Pro
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 9.6% (vs 13.2%)
- Centering: 0.7% (vs 2.9%)
- NFC support
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Circle Error: 6.1% (vs 7.8%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.5 bits (vs 10.4 bits)
- Cable Latency: 7.02 ms (vs 12.72 ms)
- BT Latency: 12.02 ms (vs 19.18 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.11 ms (vs 31.73 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 Tarantula Pro B (13.2ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (5.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 5.8 ms vs 13.2 ms (56% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro F (35.7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 7 ms vs 35.7 ms (81% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro D (26.4ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller B (17.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 17.9 ms vs 26.4 ms (32% 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 Tarantula Pro 7.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 2.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 2.8 ms vs 7.8 ms (64% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 12.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 7 ms vs 12.7 ms (45% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 31.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 4 ms vs 31.7 ms (88% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 29.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 8.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 8.1 ms vs 29.9 ms (73% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 19.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 12 ms vs 19.2 ms (37% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 25.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 16 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 16 ms vs 25.4 ms (37% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$65.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
—
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
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
Yes
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
Cable
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Cable
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 Tarantula Pro
$65.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
GameSir Tarantula Pro8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Key takeaways