Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs Gamesir Nova
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Med)
- BT Latency: 11.54 ms (vs 22.04 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 12.55 ms (vs 22.6 ms)
- Macros option
- Charging dock
Gamesir Nova
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 10.9% (vs 11%)
- Circle Error: 2.9% (vs 7.3%)
- Stick Resolution: 8 bits (vs 6 bits)
- Cable Latency: 7.67 ms (vs 16.42 ms)
Drawbacks
- Moderate Inner Dead Zone (vs None)
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
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 Nova No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 17 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller B (13.3ms)
Gamesir Nova No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 13.3 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller C (21.9ms)
Gamesir Nova No data
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 21.9 ms (Gamesir Nova: 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 Nova 7.7 ms
Gamesir Nova wins — 7.7 ms vs 10.1 ms (24% 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 Nova —
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 16.4 ms (Gamesir Nova: 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
Gamesir Nova 22.6 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 9.8 ms vs 22.6 ms (57% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 12.6 ms
Gamesir Nova —
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 12.6 ms (Gamesir Nova: 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 Nova 22 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.5 ms vs 22 ms (48% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
Gamesir Nova —
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 18.1 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$24.87
Internal
20
Battery life hours
12
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Digital
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
—
Yes
Macros option
No
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
—
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
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
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$69.99
VS
Gamesir Nova
$24.87
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth ControllerGamesir Nova