Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs GameSir G7 HE

Gamepad 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
Gamepad GameSir G7 HE
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller

Advantages

  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • Nintendo Switch
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • ⚙️ Macros option
  • Charging dock
  • 📱 Mobile software
  • Switch Wake Up

GameSir G7 HE

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 11.56 ms (vs 16.42 ms)
  • Xbox Series
  • 🧱 Audio port
  • Rubber handles
  • Trigger vibration
  • 🎮 Xbox One

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)
GameSir G7 HE A (8.4ms)
GameSir G7 HE wins8.4 ms vs 17 ms (51% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller B (13.3ms)
GameSir G7 HE No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 13.3 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller C (21.9ms)
GameSir G7 HE No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 21.9 ms (GameSir G7 HE: 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.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 10.1 ms
GameSir G7 HE 2.8 ms
GameSir G7 HE wins2.8 ms vs 10.1 ms (72% 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
GameSir G7 HE 11.6 ms
GameSir G7 HE wins11.6 ms vs 16.4 ms (30% faster)
🔘 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
GameSir G7 HE
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 9.8 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 12.6 ms
GameSir G7 HE
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 12.6 ms (GameSir G7 HE: 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
GameSir G7 HE
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 11.5 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
GameSir G7 HE
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 18.1 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
No battery
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
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
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
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
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
iOS
No
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
No
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes

Summary & Verdict

🏆
Overall Winner:
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
Confidence: High (5/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$69.99
VS
GameSir G7 HE
GameSir G7 HE
$49.99
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth ControllerGameSir G7 HE
3565
WIN16.4 ms vs 11.6 ms
1000
WIN12.6 ms vs No wireless
7030
WIN70 vs 30 score
6139
WIN61 vs 39 score
6733
WIN3 vs 2 features
3664
WIN$69.99 vs $49.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: GameSir G7 HE16.4 ms vs 11.6 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller12.6 ms vs No wireless
  • 🧩Features & controls: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controllerdetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: differences existplatforms