Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Apex 4 vs Thunderobot G50S

Gamepad Flydigi Apex 4
Gamepad Thunderobot G50S
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

Flydigi Apex 4

Advantages

  • 🔙 Paddles (4)
  • 🔒 Trigger lock
  • Charging dock
  • 📱 Mobile software

Thunderobot G50S

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 6.83 ms (vs 42.83 ms)
  • BT Latency: 14.28 ms (vs 22.44 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 11.91 ms (vs 50.67 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.
Flydigi Apex 4 D (29.4ms)
Thunderobot G50S No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 29.4 ms (Thunderobot G50S: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 4 F (35.2ms)
Thunderobot G50S No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 35.2 ms (Thunderobot G50S: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 4 F (55.7ms)
Thunderobot G50S No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 55.7 ms (Thunderobot G50S: 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.
Flydigi Apex 4 7 ms
Thunderobot G50S 6.8 ms
Tie — both ~7 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Apex 4 42.8 ms
Thunderobot G50S
Flydigi Apex 4 — 42.8 ms (Thunderobot G50S: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Apex 4 7.7 ms
Thunderobot G50S 11.9 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 wins7.7 ms vs 11.9 ms (36% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Apex 4 50.7 ms
Thunderobot G50S
Flydigi Apex 4 — 50.7 ms (Thunderobot G50S: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Apex 4 22.4 ms
Thunderobot G50S 14.3 ms
Thunderobot G50S wins14.3 ms vs 22.4 ms (36% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Apex 4 73.5 ms
Thunderobot G50S
Flydigi Apex 4 — 73.5 ms (Thunderobot G50S: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$159.99
Regular price
$45.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Yes
Display
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
-
Yes
Rubber handles
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
Stick tension
Yes
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
No
Playstation 3
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No

Summary & Verdict

🏆
Overall Winner:
Thunderobot G50S
Confidence: High (5/6)
Flydigi Apex 4
Flydigi Apex 4
$159.99
VS
Thunderobot G50S
Thunderobot G50S
$45.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Apex 4Thunderobot G50S
892
WIN42.8 ms vs 6.8 ms
1288
WIN50.7 ms vs 11.9 ms
1000
WIN100 vs 0 score
5050
TIESame platforms
1000
WIN3 vs 0 features
1486
WIN$159.99 vs $45.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Thunderobot G50S42.8 ms vs 6.8 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Thunderobot G50S50.7 ms vs 11.9 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: Flydigi Apex 4details
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms