Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony DualSense Edge vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony DualSense Edge
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 10.7% (vs 14.2%)
- Centering: 2.8% (vs 2.9%)
- Cable Latency: 3.46 ms (vs 7.02 ms)
- BT Latency: 6.65 ms (vs 12.02 ms)
- Playstation 5
- Audio port
- Rubber handles
- Trigger vibration
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Circle Error: 6.1% (vs 7.8%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.5 bits (vs 7.9 bits)
- Sticks: TMR
- Macros option
- Shoulder 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.
Sony DualSense Edge A+ (3.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (5.8ms)
Sony DualSense Edge wins — 3.9 ms vs 5.8 ms (33% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense Edge No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller A (7ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 7 ms (Sony DualSense Edge: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense Edge B (13ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller B (17.9ms)
Sony DualSense Edge wins — 13 ms vs 17.9 ms (27% 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.
Sony DualSense Edge 3.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 2.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller wins — 2.8 ms vs 3.5 ms (19% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Sony DualSense Edge 3.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 7 ms
Sony DualSense Edge wins — 3.5 ms vs 7 ms (51% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Sony DualSense Edge —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 4 ms (Sony DualSense Edge: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony DualSense Edge —
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 8.1 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller — 8.1 ms (Sony DualSense Edge: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony DualSense Edge 6.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 12 ms
Sony DualSense Edge wins — 6.7 ms vs 12 ms (45% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony DualSense Edge 6.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller 16 ms
Sony DualSense Edge wins — 6.8 ms vs 16 ms (58% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$199.99
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
6
Battery life hours
—
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
TMR
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Sony
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
Yes
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
No
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Bluetooth
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Bluetooth
No
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
Yes
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
No
No
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Sony DualSense Edge
Sony DualSense Edge
Confidence: High (6/6)
Sony DualSense Edge
$199.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
Sony DualSense Edge8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller