Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Direwolf 4 vs EasySMX X05 Pro

Gamepad Flydigi Direwolf 4
Gamepad EasySMX X05 Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

Flydigi Direwolf 4

Advantages

  • Asymmetry: 12.6% (vs 20.2%)
  • Circle Error: 0.2% (vs 0.4%)
  • Centering: 2.1% (vs 3.5%)
  • Stick Resolution: 10 bits (vs 8 bits)
  • Cable Latency: 10.19 ms (vs 13.58 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 9.76 ms (vs 35.82 ms)
  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • 🔙 Paddles (2)
  • Charging dock
  • 📱 Mobile software
  • PC software
  • Stick tension

EasySMX X05 Pro

Advantages

  • BT Latency: 13.96 ms (vs 20.4 ms)
  • macOS
  • 🎮 Linux
  • Rubber handles
  • 🧱 Shoulder buttons
  • Switch Wake Up
  • Trigger vibration

Drawbacks

  • Large 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.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 A (9.2ms)
EasySMX X05 Pro B (11.4ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins9.2 ms vs 11.4 ms (19% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 A (9.8ms)
EasySMX X05 Pro D (28ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins9.8 ms vs 28 ms (65% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 D (34.7ms)
EasySMX X05 Pro D (27.8ms)
EasySMX X05 Pro wins27.8 ms vs 34.7 ms (20% 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.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 5.2 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 5 ms
Tie — both ~5.2 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 10.2 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 13.6 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins10.2 ms vs 13.6 ms (25% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 6.7 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 10.5 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins6.7 ms vs 10.5 ms (36% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 9.8 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 35.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins9.8 ms vs 35.8 ms (73% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 20.4 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 14 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro wins14 ms vs 20.4 ms (32% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Direwolf 4 33 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro 19.8 ms
EasySMX X05 Pro wins19.8 ms vs 33 ms (40% faster)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
15
Battery life hours
10
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Shoulder buttons
Yes
Yes
Stick tension
No
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
No
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
No
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
No
Linux
Yes
No
macOS
Yes
Yes
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:
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Confidence: High (6/6)
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Flydigi Direwolf 4
$39.99
VS
EasySMX X05 Pro
EasySMX X05 Pro
$29.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Direwolf 4EasySMX X05 Pro
6238
WIN10.2 ms vs 13.6 ms
8614
WIN9.8 ms vs 35.8 ms
1000
WIN83 vs 37
6733
WIN67 vs 33 score
4358
WIN43 vs 58 score
8317
WIN3 vs 1 features
3763
WIN$39.99 vs $29.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Flydigi Direwolf 410.2 ms vs 13.6 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Flydigi Direwolf 49.8 ms vs 35.8 ms
  • 🎯Stick precision: Flydigi Direwolf 483 vs 37
  • 🧩Features & controls: Flydigi Direwolf 4details
  • 🌐Compatibility: differences existplatforms