Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Series Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 7% (vs 9.8%)
- Cable Latency: 8.3 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.88 ms (vs 18.1 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Circle Error: 5.9% (vs 7.9%)
- Centering: 2.9% (vs 6.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.3 bits (vs 9.2 bits)
- BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 12.23 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Mobile software
- Soulder buttons
- Switch Wake Up
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)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 10.4 ms vs 14.3 ms (28% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 16.6 ms (33% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 26.6 ms (37% 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.
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
Tie — both ~6.5 ms
🕹️ 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
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.3 ms vs 16.2 ms (49% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 7.2 ms vs 8.4 ms (14% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.9 ms vs 18.1 ms (51% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 12.2 ms (10% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 29.7 ms (56% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
15
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
TMR
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
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
Yes
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
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
Xbox Series Controller8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Key takeaways