Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony DualSense vs 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony DualSense
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Low)
- Asymmetry: 5.1% (vs 5.5%)
- Cable Latency: 12.58 ms (vs 32.84 ms)
- BT Latency: 9.03 ms (vs 14.68 ms)
- Playstation 5
- Audio port
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
- Trigger vibration
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.1% (vs 9.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 8 bits)
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: Hall
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 B (11.9ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
Sony DualSense — 11.9 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense A (7.8ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
Sony DualSense — 7.8 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense C (23.3ms)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth No data
Sony DualSense — 23.3 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.
Sony DualSense 7.8 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 32.8 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 7.8 ms vs 32.8 ms (76% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Sony DualSense 12.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
Sony DualSense — 12.6 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.
Sony DualSense 6.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
Sony DualSense — 6.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony DualSense 6.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
Sony DualSense — 6.5 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony DualSense 9 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth 14.7 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 9 ms vs 14.7 ms (38% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony DualSense 13.6 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth —
Sony DualSense — 13.6 ms (8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
—
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
—
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Sony
Button layout
Switch
No
Display
—
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
—
No
Stick tension
—
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
—
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Digital
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
—
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
—
No
Macros option
—
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
No
Yes
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
—
No
Nintendo Switch
Yes
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
Sony DualSense
Confidence: High (6/6)
Sony DualSense
$69
VS
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth
$29.99
Scorecard
Sony DualSense8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth