Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony Dualshock 4 vs Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony Dualshock 4
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 10.94 ms (vs 16.22 ms)
- BT Latency: 4.38 ms (vs 22.21 ms)
- Playstation 5
- Audio port
- Playstaton 4
Drawbacks
- Port: Micro-USB
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Advantages
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (4)
- Sticks: Hall
- Trigger lock
- Macros option
- Mobile software
- Stick tension
- Switch Wake Up
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.
Sony Dualshock 4 B (12ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro B (13.7ms)
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 12 ms vs 13.7 ms (12% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony Dualshock 4 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro B (15.7ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 15.7 ms (Sony Dualshock 4: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony Dualshock 4 A (8.2ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro D (29.1ms)
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 8.2 ms vs 29.1 ms (72% 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.
Sony Dualshock 4 10.9 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 6.4 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins — 6.4 ms vs 10.9 ms (41% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Sony Dualshock 4 10.7 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 16.2 ms
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 10.7 ms vs 16.2 ms (34% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Sony Dualshock 4 —
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 7.6 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 7.6 ms (Sony Dualshock 4: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony Dualshock 4 —
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 19.2 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 19.2 ms (Sony Dualshock 4: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony Dualshock 4 4.4 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 22.2 ms
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 4.4 ms vs 22.2 ms (80% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony Dualshock 4 3.8 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 28.8 ms
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 3.8 ms vs 28.8 ms (87% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$64.99
Regular price
$79.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
12
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Sony
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Micro-USB
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
Nintendo Switch
Yes
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Playstation 3
No
Yes
Playstation 5
No
Yes
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Sony Dualshock 4
Sony Dualshock 4
Confidence: High (5/6)
Sony Dualshock 4
$64.99
VS
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
$79.99
Scorecard
Sony Dualshock 4Flydigi Vader 4 Pro