Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth vs 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 8.4% (vs 16.8%)
- Circle Error: 7.1% (vs 8.4%)
- BT Latency: 14.68 ms (vs 16.48 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Low)
- Cable Latency: 11.95 ms (vs 32.84 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
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 2C Bluetooth No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox B (12.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 12.3 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox C (22.6ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 22.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox D (25.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 25.3 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: 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.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 32.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 7.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox wins — 7.5 ms vs 32.8 ms (77% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 12 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 12 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 18.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 18.4 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 19.2 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 19.2 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 14.7 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 16.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth wins — 14.7 ms vs 16.5 ms (11% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox 21.4 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox — 21.4 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$29.99
Regular price
$69.99
Internal
—
Battery life hours
15
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
—
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
—
Soulder buttons
No
—
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
—
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Digital
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
—
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
—
Firmware support
Yes
No
Mobile software
No
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
—
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
$29.99
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
$69.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox
Key takeaways