Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- Centering: 1.1% (vs 2.9%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 9.3 bits)
- Cable Latency: 11.95 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- Macros
- Asymmetry: 9.8% (vs 16.8%)
- Circle Error: 5.9% (vs 8.4%)
- BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 16.48 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 18.1 ms (vs 19.19 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- 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.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox B (12.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox wins — 12.3 ms vs 14.3 ms (14% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox C (22.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 16.6 ms vs 22.6 ms (26% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox D (25.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox wins — 25.3 ms vs 26.6 ms (5% 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.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 7.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 6.3 ms vs 7.5 ms (16% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox wins — 12 ms vs 16.2 ms (26% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 18.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 8.4 ms vs 18.4 ms (54% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 19.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 18.1 ms vs 19.2 ms (6% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 16.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 16.5 ms (33% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 21.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox wins — 21.4 ms vs 29.7 ms (28% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
15
Battery life hours
15
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D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
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
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
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
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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)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
$69.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Key takeaways
- ⚡Worst Wired latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox12 ms vs 16.2 ms
- 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller19.2 ms vs 18.1 ms
- 🎯Stick precision: 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox76 vs 70
- 🧩Features & controls: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controllerdetails
- 🌐Compatibility: differences existplatforms