Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8bitDo Pro 2 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
8bitDo Pro 2
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 9.4% (vs 13%)
- Cable Latency: 13.21 ms (vs 26.38 ms)
- BT Latency: 19.63 ms (vs 21.45 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 17.2 ms (vs 27.26 ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.9% (vs 0.9%)
- Centering: 1.9% (vs 7.8%)
- Stick Resolution: 6.4 bits (vs 6.4 bits)
- Sticks: Hall
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.
8bitDo Pro 2 No data
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (25.2ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 25.2 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8bitDo Pro 2 No data
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (27.5ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 27.5 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8bitDo Pro 2 D (33.6ms)
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] D (33.5ms)
Tie — both ~33.6 ms
📊 Individual Metrics
🔘 Button Latency (Cable)
Measures how quickly the gamepad responds to button presses when connected via USB cable. Lower values mean faster response.
8bitDo Pro 2 13.2 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 14.9 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 wins — 13.2 ms vs 14.9 ms (11% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8bitDo Pro 2 —
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 26.4 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 26.4 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8bitDo Pro 2 17.2 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 18.7 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 wins — 17.2 ms vs 18.7 ms (8% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8bitDo Pro 2 —
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 27.3 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] — 27.3 ms (8bitDo Pro 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8bitDo Pro 2 19.6 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 21.5 ms
8bitDo Pro 2 wins — 19.6 ms vs 21.5 ms (8% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8bitDo Pro 2 26.8 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] 25.1 ms
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE] wins — 25.1 ms vs 26.8 ms (6% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$44.99
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
18
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Symmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
—
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
—
NFC support
No
—
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
—
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
—
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
—
Playstation 3
No
—
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
—
Xbox One
No
—
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
8bitDo Pro 2
8bitDo Pro 2
Confidence: High (5/6)
8bitDo Pro 2
$44.99
VS
8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
$49.99
Scorecard
8bitDo Pro 28BitDo Pro 2 [HE]
Key takeaways
- ⚡Worst Wired latency: 8bitDo Pro 213.2 ms vs 26.4 ms
- 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8bitDo Pro 217.2 ms vs 27.3 ms
- 🎯Stick precision: 8BitDo Pro 2 [HE]50 vs 59
- 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms