Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller vs GameSir Nova 2 Lite

Gamepad 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Gamepad GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller

Advantages

  • BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 12.34 ms)
  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • Sticks: TMR
  • 🧱 Soulder buttons

GameSir Nova 2 Lite

Advantages

  • Asymmetry: 6.1% (vs 9.8%)
  • Circle Error: 1.4% (vs 5.9%)
  • Centering: 1.4% (vs 2.9%)
  • Stick Resolution: 12.3 bits (vs 9.3 bits)
  • Cable Latency: 7.99 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 17.11 ms (vs 18.1 ms)

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.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite A (6.2ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins6.2 ms vs 14.3 ms (57% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite B (17.2ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins16.6 ms vs 17.2 ms (3% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite C (18.1ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins18.1 ms vs 26.6 ms (32% 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 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 2.4 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins2.4 ms vs 6.3 ms (63% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 8 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins8 ms vs 16.2 ms (51% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins8.4 ms vs 12.7 ms (34% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17.1 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins17.1 ms vs 18.1 ms (5% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins11.1 ms vs 12.3 ms (10% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins17 ms vs 29.7 ms (43% faster)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
15
Battery life hours
8
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
Yes
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
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
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
Yes
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:
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
VS
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
$29.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth ControllerGameSir Nova 2 Lite
2575
WIN16.2 ms vs 8 ms
4753
WIN18.1 ms vs 17.1 ms
892
WIN70 vs 95
1000
WIN100 vs 0 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE3 vs 3 features
2575
WIN$59.99 vs $29.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: GameSir Nova 2 Lite16.2 ms vs 8 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: GameSir Nova 2 Lite18.1 ms vs 17.1 ms
  • 🎯Stick precision: GameSir Nova 2 Lite70 vs 95
  • 🧩Features & controls: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controllerdetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms