Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Gamepad 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
Gamepad 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller

No unique advantages.

8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

Advantages

  • Hall Effect Sticks
  • Cable Latency: 5.12 ms (vs 6.67 ms)
  • 🧱 Soulder buttons

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 C Wired Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A+ (4.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.3 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A (5.5ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.5 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller B (14.1ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 14.1 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired 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.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller 6.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller wins5.1 ms vs 6.7 ms (23% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 1.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 1.9 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.1 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 4.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.1 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 15.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 15.2 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 8.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 8.6 ms (8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$14.99
Regular price
$34.99
Internal
Battery life hours
24
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Button layout
Xbox
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Macros option
No
Mobile software
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
macOS
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
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

🏆
Overall Winner:
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Confidence: High (5/6)
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller
$14.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
$34.99
Scorecard
8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
3862
WIN6.7 ms vs 5.1 ms
0100
WINNo wireless vs 5.1 ms
0100
WIN0 vs 100 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE1 vs 1 features
7921
WIN$14.99 vs $34.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller6.7 ms vs 5.1 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless ControllerNo wireless vs 5.1 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controllerdetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms