Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony Dualshock 4 vs GameSir G7 HE
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 11.56 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Playstation 5
- iOS
- macOS
- Charging dock
- Playstaton 4
Drawbacks
- Port: Micro-USB
GameSir G7 HE
Advantages
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Xbox Series
- Rubber handles
- Xbox One
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)
GameSir G7 HE A (8.4ms)
GameSir G7 HE wins — 8.4 ms vs 12 ms (30% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony Dualshock 4 A (8.2ms)
GameSir G7 HE No data
Sony Dualshock 4 — 8.2 ms (GameSir G7 HE: 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.
Sony Dualshock 4 10.9 ms
GameSir G7 HE 2.8 ms
GameSir G7 HE wins — 2.8 ms vs 10.9 ms (74% 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
GameSir G7 HE 11.6 ms
Sony Dualshock 4 wins — 10.7 ms vs 11.6 ms (7% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony Dualshock 4 4.4 ms
GameSir G7 HE —
Sony Dualshock 4 — 4.4 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony Dualshock 4 3.8 ms
GameSir G7 HE —
Sony Dualshock 4 — 3.8 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$64.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
No battery
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
Yes
Sony
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
Micro-USB
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
—
Yes
iOS
No
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
No
No
Nintendo Switch
No
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Playstation 3
No
Yes
Playstation 5
No
Yes
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Sony Dualshock 4
Sony Dualshock 4
Confidence: High (5/6)
Sony Dualshock 4
$64.99
VS
GameSir G7 HE
$49.99
Scorecard
Sony Dualshock 4GameSir G7 HE