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

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

Advantages Comparison

Gamesir Nova

Advantages

  • Circle Error: 2.9% (vs 5.9%)
  • Cable Latency: 7.67 ms (vs 16.21 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: 9.8% (vs 10.9%)
  • Stick Resolution: 9.3 bits (vs 8 bits)
  • BT Latency: 11.06 ms (vs 22.04 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 18.1 ms (vs 22.6 ms)
  • Sticks: TMR
  • 🔒 Trigger lock
  • ⚙️ Macros option
  • Charging dock
  • 🧱 Soulder buttons

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 No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (14.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 14.3 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Gamesir Nova No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller B (16.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 16.6 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Gamesir Nova No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller D (26.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 26.6 ms (Gamesir Nova: 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 7.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 6.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins6.3 ms vs 7.7 ms (18% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Gamesir Nova
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 16.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 16.2 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Gamesir Nova 22.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 8.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins8.4 ms vs 22.6 ms (63% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Gamesir Nova
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 18.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 18.1 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Gamesir Nova 22 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 11.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller wins11.1 ms vs 22 ms (50% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Gamesir Nova
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 29.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 29.7 ms (Gamesir Nova: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$24.87
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
15
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Switch
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
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Digital
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
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:
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
Confidence: High (6/6)
Gamesir Nova
Gamesir Nova
$24.87
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
Gamesir Nova8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
7624
WIN7.7 ms vs 16.2 ms
4060
WIN22.6 ms vs 18.1 ms
6337
WIN78 vs 70
0100
WIN0 vs 100 score
5050
TIESame platforms
1783
WIN1 vs 3 features
7921
WIN$24.87 vs $59.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Gamesir Nova7.7 ms vs 16.2 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller22.6 ms vs 18.1 ms
  • 🎯Stick precision: Gamesir Nova78 vs 70
  • 🧩Features & controls: 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controllerdetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms