Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Series Controller vs Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 7% (vs 11.5%)
- Centering: 6.1% (vs 10.1%)
- Cable Latency: 8.3 ms (vs 9.23 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 8.88 ms (vs 14.81 ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.2% (vs 7.9%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.8 bits (vs 9.2 bits)
- BT Latency: 11.1 ms (vs 12.23 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- Trigger lock
- Charging dock
- Rubber handles
- Stick tension
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)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (11.6ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 10.4 ms vs 11.6 ms (10% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (15.1ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 15.1 ms (27% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core C (18.4ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 18.4 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.
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 8.5 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 6.5 ms vs 8.5 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
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 9.2 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.3 ms vs 9.2 ms (10% 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
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 14.8 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 7.2 ms vs 14.8 ms (51% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.9 ms vs 11.1 ms (20% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 11.1 ms vs 12.2 ms (9% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 15 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 15 ms (13% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$139.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
40
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
Yes
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
No
Mobile software
No
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
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Confidence: High (6/6)
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
VS
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
$139.99
Scorecard
Xbox Series ControllerXbox Elite Series 2 Core