Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Cyclone 2 vs Palmlab M.001
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Cyclone 2
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Low)
- Macros
- Circle Error: 0% (vs 0.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 11 bits (vs 7.3 bits)
- BT Latency: 6.01 ms (vs 39.56 ms)
- Sticks: TMR
- Audio port
- Charging dock
Palmlab M.001
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 10.7% (vs 14.5%)
- Cable Latency: 3.85 ms (vs 6.51 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 14.46 ms (vs 16.97 ms)
- macOS
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.
GameSir Cyclone 2 A (5.2ms)
Palmlab M.001 No data
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 5.2 ms (Palmlab M.001: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.7ms)
Palmlab M.001 No data
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 14.7 ms (Palmlab M.001: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.1ms)
Palmlab M.001 No data
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 14.1 ms (Palmlab M.001: 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.
GameSir Cyclone 2 2.4 ms
Palmlab M.001 3.9 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 2.4 ms vs 3.9 ms (38% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Cyclone 2 6.5 ms
Palmlab M.001 —
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 6.5 ms (Palmlab M.001: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Cyclone 2 7.4 ms
Palmlab M.001 14.5 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 7.4 ms vs 14.5 ms (49% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Cyclone 2 17 ms
Palmlab M.001 —
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 17 ms (Palmlab M.001: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Cyclone 2 6 ms
Palmlab M.001 39.6 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 6 ms vs 39.6 ms (85% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Cyclone 2 10.3 ms
Palmlab M.001 —
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 10.3 ms (Palmlab M.001: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$44.5
Regular price
$39.9
Internal
8
Battery life hours
—
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
—
Mechanical
Main buttons type
—
TMR
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
—
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
—
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
—
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
—
Yes
Switch Wake Up
—
No
Trigger vibration
—
Analog
Triggers pressing
—
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
—
Yes
Mobile software
—
Yes
No Dead Zone
—
Yes
PC software
—
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
No
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
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Overall Winner:
GameSir Cyclone 2
GameSir Cyclone 2
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Cyclone 2
$44.5
VS
Palmlab M.001
$39.9
Scorecard
GameSir Cyclone 2Palmlab M.001