Input Lag and Specs comparison: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller vs Gulikit ES Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
Advantages
- Shoulder buttons
Gulikit ES Pro
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 13.7% (vs 15.7%)
- Circle Error: 8% (vs 13.3%)
- Centering: 2.9% (vs 4.7%)
- Stick Resolution: 11 bits (vs 6.7 bits)
- Cable Latency: 3.45 ms (vs 5.12 ms)
- BT Latency: 3.53 ms (vs 15.16 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Sticks: TMR
- Switch Wake Up
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
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 Wireless Controller A+ (4.3ms)
Gulikit ES Pro A+ (3.6ms)
Gulikit ES Pro wins — 3.6 ms vs 4.3 ms (16% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller A (5.5ms)
Gulikit ES Pro No data
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.5 ms (Gulikit ES Pro: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller B (14.1ms)
Gulikit ES Pro A+ (4.9ms)
Gulikit ES Pro wins — 4.9 ms vs 14.1 ms (65% 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.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
Gulikit ES Pro 1.8 ms
Gulikit ES Pro wins — 1.8 ms vs 5.1 ms (66% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 1.9 ms
Gulikit ES Pro 3.5 ms
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller wins — 1.9 ms vs 3.5 ms (44% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 5.1 ms
Gulikit ES Pro —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 5.1 ms (Gulikit ES Pro: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 4.1 ms
Gulikit ES Pro —
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller — 4.1 ms (Gulikit ES Pro: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 15.2 ms
Gulikit ES Pro 3.5 ms
Gulikit ES Pro wins — 3.5 ms vs 15.2 ms (77% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller 8.6 ms
Gulikit ES Pro 3.7 ms
Gulikit ES Pro wins — 3.7 ms vs 8.6 ms (57% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$34.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
24
Battery life hours
—
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
Yes
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
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:
Gulikit ES Pro
Gulikit ES Pro
Confidence: High (6/6)
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller
$34.99
VS
Gulikit ES Pro
$29.99
Scorecard
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless ControllerGulikit ES Pro