Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller vs Xbox Series Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.3% (vs 7.9%)
- Centering: 4.2% (vs 6.1%)
- BT Latency: 11.54 ms (vs 12.23 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 5.6% (vs 11.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.2 bits (vs 6 bits)
- Cable Latency: 8.3 ms (vs 16.42 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.88 ms (vs 12.55 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- 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)
Xbox Series Controller B (10.4ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 10.4 ms vs 17 ms (39% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller B (13.3ms)
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 13.3 ms (17% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller C (21.9ms)
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 21.9 ms (23% 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
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 6.5 ms vs 10.1 ms (36% 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
Xbox Series Controller 8.3 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.3 ms vs 16.4 ms (49% 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
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 7.2 ms vs 9.8 ms (26% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 12.6 ms
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.9 ms vs 12.6 ms (29% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 11.5 ms
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.5 ms vs 12.2 ms (6% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 18.1 ms (28% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
30
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder 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
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
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Xbox Series Controller
Xbox Series Controller
Confidence: High (6/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$69.99
VS
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth ControllerXbox Series Controller