Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir T4 Cyclone vs GameSir Nova 2 Lite

Gamepad GameSir T4 Cyclone
Gamepad GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

GameSir T4 Cyclone

Advantages

  • 🧭 Gyroscope function

GameSir Nova 2 Lite

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 7.99 ms (vs 46.13 ms)
  • BT Latency: 12.34 ms (vs 25.91 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 17.11 ms (vs 68.6 ms)
  • 🔒 Trigger lock
  • Charging dock

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 T4 Cyclone D (32.5ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite A (6.2ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins6.2 ms vs 32.5 ms (81% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone F (51.8ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite B (17.2ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins17.2 ms vs 51.8 ms (67% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone No data
GameSir Nova 2 Lite C (18.1ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite — 18.1 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: 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 T4 Cyclone 6.8 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 2.4 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins2.4 ms vs 6.8 ms (65% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 46.1 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 8 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins8 ms vs 46.1 ms (83% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 12.7 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.7 ms
Tie — both ~12.7 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 68.6 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17.1 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins17.1 ms vs 68.6 ms (75% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 25.9 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.3 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins12.3 ms vs 25.9 ms (52% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir T4 Cyclone
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite — 17 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
10
Battery life hours
8
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
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
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:
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Confidence: High (5/6)
GameSir T4 Cyclone
GameSir T4 Cyclone
$39.99
VS
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
$29.99
Scorecard
GameSir T4 CycloneGameSir Nova 2 Lite
991
WIN46.1 ms vs 8 ms
1288
WIN68.6 ms vs 17.1 ms
4357
WIN43 vs 57 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE3 vs 3 features
3763
WIN$39.99 vs $29.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: GameSir Nova 2 Lite46.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: GameSir Nova 2 Lite68.6 ms vs 17.1 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: GameSir Nova 2 Litedetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms