Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Nova Lite vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Nova Lite
Advantages
- Circle Error: 1.5% (vs 5.9%)
- Cable Latency: 3.81 ms (vs 16.21 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 16.68 ms (vs 18.1 ms)
Drawbacks
- Moderate Inner Dead Zone (vs None)
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Med)
- Asymmetry: 9.9% (vs 13%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.3 bits (vs 8.2 bits)
- BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 17.67 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- PC 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 Nova Lite No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 14.3 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova Lite No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 16.6 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova Lite No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 26.6 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: 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 Nova Lite 3.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
GameSir Nova Lite wins — 3.8 ms vs 6.3 ms (40% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Nova Lite —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 16.2 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Nova Lite 16.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 8.4 ms vs 16.7 ms (50% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Nova Lite —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 18.1 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Nova Lite 17.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins — 11.1 ms vs 17.7 ms (37% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Nova Lite —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 29.7 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$24.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
7
Battery life hours
15
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
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
No
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
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
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
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Nova Lite
$24.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
GameSir Nova Lite8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller