Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Series Controller vs GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 7% (vs 12.4%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.2 bits (vs 8 bits)
- BT Latency: 12.23 ms (vs 26.13 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.88 ms (vs 14.41 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- PC software
- Xbox One
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.9% (vs 7.9%)
- Cable Latency: 4.94 ms (vs 8.3 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
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.
Xbox Series Controller B (10.4ms)
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro No data
Xbox Series Controller — 10.4 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro No data
Xbox Series Controller — 11.1 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro No data
Xbox Series Controller — 16.7 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: 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.
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro 4.9 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro wins — 4.9 ms vs 6.5 ms (24% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Xbox Series Controller 8.3 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro —
Xbox Series Controller — 8.3 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro 14.4 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 7.2 ms vs 14.4 ms (50% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro —
Xbox Series Controller — 8.9 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro 26.1 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 12.2 ms vs 26.1 ms (53% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro —
Xbox Series Controller — 13 ms (GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
12
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
Nintendo Switch
Yes
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
No
Yes
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro
Confidence: High (6/6)
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
VS
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro
$49.99
Scorecard
Xbox Series ControllerGameSir T4 Cyclone Pro