Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir T4 Cyclone vs GameSir Tarantula Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir T4 Cyclone
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.3% (vs 7.8%)
GameSir Tarantula Pro
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 9.9% (vs 15.6%)
- Centering: 0.7% (vs 4%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.4 bits (vs 8 bits)
- Cable Latency: 12.72 ms (vs 46.13 ms)
- BT Latency: 19.18 ms (vs 25.91 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 31.73 ms (vs 68.6 ms)
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- NFC support
- 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 Tarantula Pro B (13.2ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 13.2 ms vs 32.5 ms (59% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone F (51.8ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro E (35.7ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 35.7 ms vs 51.8 ms (31% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir T4 Cyclone No data
GameSir Tarantula Pro D (26.4ms)
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 26.4 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 Tarantula Pro 7.8 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone wins — 6.8 ms vs 7.8 ms (13% 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 Tarantula Pro 12.7 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 12.7 ms vs 46.1 ms (72% 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 Tarantula Pro 31.7 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone wins — 12.7 ms vs 31.7 ms (60% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 68.6 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro 29.9 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 29.9 ms vs 68.6 ms (56% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir T4 Cyclone 25.9 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro 19.2 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 19.2 ms vs 25.9 ms (26% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir T4 Cyclone —
GameSir Tarantula Pro 25.4 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro — 25.4 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$65.99
Internal
10
Battery life hours
12
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
Yes
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
Cable
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Bluetooth
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Cable
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
GameSir Tarantula Pro
GameSir Tarantula Pro
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir T4 Cyclone
$39.99
VS
GameSir Tarantula Pro
$65.99
Scorecard
GameSir T4 CycloneGameSir Tarantula Pro