Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Apex 5 vs Gulikit ES
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Flydigi Apex 5
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 6% (vs 15.9%)
- Circle Error: 0.1% (vs 8.2%)
- Centering: 0.5% (vs 2.9%)
- Cable Latency: 3.01 ms (vs 4.01 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- iOS
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Display
- Mobile software
- PC software
- Rubber handles
- Soulder buttons
- Stick tension
- Trigger vibration
Gulikit ES
Advantages
- Stick Resolution: 11 bits (vs 10.7 bits)
- BT Latency: 4 ms (vs 22.28 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 4.73 ms (vs 5.54 ms)
- Linux
Drawbacks
- 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.
Flydigi Apex 5 A+ (3.4ms)
Gulikit ES A+ (4.1ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 3.4 ms vs 4.1 ms (18% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 5 A (6ms)
Gulikit ES A (5.1ms)
Gulikit ES wins — 5.1 ms vs 6 ms (16% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 5 D (27.7ms)
Gulikit ES A (7.1ms)
Gulikit ES wins — 7.1 ms vs 27.7 ms (74% 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.
Flydigi Apex 5 3 ms
Gulikit ES 2 ms
Gulikit ES wins — 2 ms vs 3 ms (34% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Apex 5 2.8 ms
Gulikit ES 4 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 2.8 ms vs 4 ms (30% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Apex 5 4.9 ms
Gulikit ES 3.8 ms
Gulikit ES wins — 3.8 ms vs 4.9 ms (23% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Apex 5 5.5 ms
Gulikit ES 4.7 ms
Gulikit ES wins — 4.7 ms vs 5.5 ms (15% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Apex 5 22.3 ms
Gulikit ES 4 ms
Gulikit ES wins — 4 ms vs 22.3 ms (82% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Apex 5 23 ms
Gulikit ES 4.4 ms
Gulikit ES wins — 4.4 ms vs 23 ms (81% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$169.99
Regular price
$24.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
30
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
Yes
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
No
Yes
Rubber handles
No
Yes
Soulder buttons
No
Yes
Stick tension
No
Adaptive
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
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
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
No
No
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
🏆
Overall Winner:
Flydigi Apex 5
Flydigi Apex 5
Confidence: High (6/6)
Flydigi Apex 5
$169.99
VS
Gulikit ES
$24.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Apex 5Gulikit ES