Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Direwolf 3 vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.3% (vs 6.1%)
- Cable Latency: 5.25 ms (vs 7.02 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 6.26 ms (vs 8.11 ms)
- Nintendo Switch
- Mobile software
- Switch Wake Up
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 13.2% (vs 20.9%)
- Centering: 2.9% (vs 3.7%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.5 bits (vs 10 bits)
- BT Latency: 12.02 ms (vs 30.08 ms)
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- 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.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (5.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 5.8 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller B (17.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 17.9 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: 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.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 5.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 2.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 2.8 ms vs 5.3 ms (46% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 6.3 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 4 ms vs 6.3 ms (37% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 8.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 8.1 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 30.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 12 ms vs 30.1 ms (60% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 16 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 16 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$29.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
—
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
—
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Bluetooth
Yes
Linux
Yes
—
macOS
Bluetooth
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 Wireless Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Confidence: High (6/6)
Flydigi Direwolf 3
$29.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Direwolf 38BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller