Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox One Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox One Controller
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 5.54 ms (vs 11.95 ms)
- BT Latency: 10.23 ms (vs 16.48 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 5.94 ms (vs 19.19 ms)
Drawbacks
- Port: Micro-USB
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Charging dock
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.
Xbox One Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox B (12.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 12.3 ms (Xbox One Controller: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox One Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox C (22.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 22.6 ms (Xbox One Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox One Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox D (25.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 25.3 ms (Xbox One Controller: 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.
Xbox One Controller 5.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 7.5 ms
Xbox One Controller wins — 5.5 ms vs 7.5 ms (26% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Xbox One Controller —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 12 ms (Xbox One Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox One Controller 5.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 18.4 ms
Xbox One Controller wins — 5.9 ms vs 18.4 ms (68% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox One Controller —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 19.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 19.2 ms (Xbox One Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox One Controller 10.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 16.5 ms
Xbox One Controller wins — 10.2 ms vs 16.5 ms (38% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox One Controller —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 21.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 21.4 ms (Xbox One Controller: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$64
Regular price
$69.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
15
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
—
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Micro-USB
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
—
No
Mobile software
No
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
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Xbox One Controller
Xbox One Controller
Confidence: High (5/6)
Xbox One Controller
$64
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
$69.99
Scorecard
Xbox One Controller8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox