Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs 8bitDo Pro 2
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Centering: 4.2% (vs 7.8%)
- BT Latency: 11.54 ms (vs 19.63 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 12.55 ms (vs 17.2 ms)
- Sticks: Hall
8bitDo Pro 2
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 9.4% (vs 11.1%)
- Circle Error: 0.9% (vs 7.3%)
- Stick Resolution: 6.4 bits (vs 6 bits)
- Cable Latency: 13.21 ms (vs 16.42 ms)
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 Bluetooth Controller B (17ms)
8bitDo Pro 2 No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 17 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller B (13.3ms)
8bitDo Pro 2 No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 13.3 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller C (21.9ms)
8bitDo Pro 2 D (33.6ms)
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 21.9 ms vs 33.6 ms (35% 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.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 10.1 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 13.2 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 10.1 ms vs 13.2 ms (23% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 16.4 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 —
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 16.4 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 9.8 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 17.2 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 9.8 ms vs 17.2 ms (43% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 12.6 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 —
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 12.6 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 11.5 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 19.6 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.5 ms vs 19.6 ms (41% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 26.8 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 18.1 ms vs 26.8 ms (33% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$44.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
20
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
—
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
—
Yes
Switch Wake Up
—
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
—
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
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
No
Playstation 3
—
No
Playstation 5
—
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
—
No
Xbox Series
—
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (5/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$69.99
VS
8bitDo Pro 2
$44.99
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller8bitDo Pro 2
Key takeaways
- ⚡Worst Wired latency: 8bitDo Pro 216.4 ms vs 13.2 ms
- 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller12.6 ms vs 17.2 ms
- 🎯Stick precision: 8bitDo Pro 244 vs 50
- 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms