Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Tarantula Pro vs Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Tarantula Pro
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 9.6% (vs 11.5%)
- Centering: 0.7% (vs 10.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.4 bits (vs 9.8 bits)
- Gyroscope function
- Sticks: TMR
- Macros option
- NFC support
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.2% (vs 7.8%)
- Cable Latency: 9.23 ms (vs 12.72 ms)
- BT Latency: 11.1 ms (vs 19.18 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 14.81 ms (vs 31.73 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Rubber handles
- Stick tension
- Trigger vibration
- 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.
GameSir Tarantula Pro B (13.2ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (11.6ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 11.6 ms vs 13.2 ms (12% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro F (35.7ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (15.1ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 15.1 ms vs 35.7 ms (58% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro D (26.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core C (18.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 18.4 ms vs 26.4 ms (30% 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.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 7.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 8.5 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins — 7.8 ms vs 8.5 ms (8% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 12.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 9.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 9.2 ms vs 12.7 ms (27% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 31.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 14.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 14.8 ms vs 31.7 ms (53% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 29.9 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 11.1 ms vs 29.9 ms (63% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 19.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 11.1 ms vs 19.2 ms (42% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 25.4 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 15 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 15 ms vs 25.4 ms (41% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$65.99
Regular price
$139.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
40
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
No
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Cable
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Cable
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Tarantula Pro
$65.99
VS
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
$139.99
Scorecard
GameSir Tarantula ProXbox Elite Series 2 Core