Input Lag and Specs comparison: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 13.6% (vs 16.5%)
- Circle Error: 5.5% (vs 6.6%)
- Centering: 3.3% (vs 4.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.6 bits (vs 7.7 bits)
- BT Latency: 16.81 ms (vs 30.23 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- NFC support
- Switch Wake Up
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 2.73 ms (vs 22.15 ms)
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Mobile software
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (28.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G A+ (2.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.9 ms vs 28.8 ms (90% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G B (14.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 14.9 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (34.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G No data
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 34.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G: 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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.1 ms vs 21.8 ms (90% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 22.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 2.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G wins — 2.7 ms vs 22.2 ms (88% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 10.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 10.7 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller —
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 12.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G — 12.5 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 16.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G 30.2 ms
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller wins — 16.8 ms vs 30.2 ms (44% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G —
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — 21.1 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$68
Regular price
$49.99
Internal
40
Battery life hours
12
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
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Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Digital
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
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
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 Ultimate 2.4G
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
Confidence: High (6/6)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
$68
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
$49.99
Scorecard
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G