Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir G7 HE vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir G7 HE
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 11.56 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Rubber handles
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- iOS
- macOS
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Mobile software
- Shoulder 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.
GameSir G7 HE A (8.4ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
GameSir G7 HE wins — 8.4 ms vs 14.3 ms (42% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir G7 HE No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 16.6 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir G7 HE No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 26.6 ms (GameSir G7 HE: 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.
GameSir G7 HE 2.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
GameSir G7 HE wins — 2.8 ms vs 6.3 ms (55% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir G7 HE 11.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
GameSir G7 HE wins — 11.6 ms vs 16.2 ms (29% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir G7 HE —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 8.4 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir G7 HE —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 18.1 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir G7 HE —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 11.1 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir G7 HE —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 29.7 ms (GameSir G7 HE: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$49.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
No battery
Battery life hours
15
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
Yes
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder 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
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Android
Yes
No
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
No
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:
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Confidence: High (5/6)
GameSir G7 HE
$49.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
GameSir G7 HE8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller