Input Lag and Specs comparison: Google Stadia Controller vs 8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
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Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Google Stadia Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 15.2% (vs 15.4%)
- Stick Resolution: 8 bits (vs 6.4 bits)
- Cable Latency: 9.17 ms (vs 26.38 ms)
- Audio port
Drawbacks
- Moderate Inner Dead Zone (vs None)
- Stick Skipping Issue
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Med)
- Circle Error: 0.9% (vs 7.3%)
- BT Latency: 21.45 ms (vs 27.79 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- iOS
- Macros option
- Firmware support
- Mobile software
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
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.
Google Stadia Controller A (9.2ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (25.2ms)
Google Stadia Controller wins — 9.2 ms vs 25.2 ms (64% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Google Stadia Controller No data
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (27.5ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 27.5 ms (Google Stadia Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Google Stadia Controller D (30.5ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (33.5ms)
Google Stadia Controller wins — 30.5 ms vs 33.5 ms (9% 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.
Google Stadia Controller 3 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 14.9 ms
Google Stadia Controller wins — 3 ms vs 14.9 ms (80% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Google Stadia Controller 9.2 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 26.4 ms
Google Stadia Controller wins — 9.2 ms vs 26.4 ms (65% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Google Stadia Controller —
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 18.7 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 18.7 ms (Google Stadia Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Google Stadia Controller —
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 27.3 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 27.3 ms (Google Stadia Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Google Stadia Controller 27.8 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 21.5 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] wins — 21.5 ms vs 27.8 ms (23% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Google Stadia Controller 28.1 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 25.1 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] wins — 25.1 ms vs 28.1 ms (11% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
5
Battery life hours
18
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
No
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
No
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
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
Confidence: High (6/6)
Google Stadia Controller
$69.99
VS
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
$49.99
Scorecard
Google Stadia Controller8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]