Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir T4 Cyclone vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir T4 Cyclone
Advantages
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Macros option
- Mobile software
- PC software
- Switch Wake Up
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 5.12 ms (vs 5.16 ms)
- BT Latency: 15.16 ms (vs 25.91 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 T4 Cyclone No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A+ (4.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.3 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A (5.5ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.5 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller B (14.1ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 14.1 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: 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 Cyclone 5.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
Tie — both ~5.2 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir T4 Cyclone —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 1.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 1.9 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir T4 Cyclone —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.1 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir T4 Cyclone —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 4.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.1 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 25.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 15.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller wins — 15.2 ms vs 25.9 ms (41% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir T4 Cyclone —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 8.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 8.6 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$34.99
Internal
10
Battery life hours
24
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
No
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
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:
GameSir T4 Cyclone
GameSir T4 Cyclone
Confidence: High (5/6)
GameSir T4 Cyclone
$39.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
$34.99
Scorecard
GameSir T4 Cyclone8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller