Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Direwolf 2 vs Flydigi Apex 4
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Flydigi Direwolf 2
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 10.7% (vs 14.9%)
- Circle Error: 8% (vs 9.1%)
- Cable Latency: 8.43 ms (vs 42.83 ms)
- BT Latency: 19.98 ms (vs 22.44 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 13.09 ms (vs 50.67 ms)
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
Flydigi Apex 4
Advantages
- Hall Effect Sticks
- Trigger Lock
- Multi-Platform (6)
- Centering: 0.5% (vs 5.5%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 8 bits)
- Paddles (4)
- Rubber handles
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 2 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 D (29.4ms)
Flydigi Apex 4 — 29.4 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 F (35.2ms)
Flydigi Apex 4 — 35.2 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 F (55.7ms)
Flydigi Apex 4 — 55.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: 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.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 8.4 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 7 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 wins — 7 ms vs 8.4 ms (17% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 —
Flydigi Apex 4 42.8 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 — 42.8 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 13.1 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 7.7 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 wins — 7.7 ms vs 13.1 ms (41% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 —
Flydigi Apex 4 50.7 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 — 50.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 20 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 22.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 2 wins — 20 ms vs 22.4 ms (11% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 —
Flydigi Apex 4 73.5 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 — 73.5 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$159.99
Internal
—
Battery life hours
20
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
—
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
—
Display
Yes
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
—
Stick tension
Yes
—
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
—
NFC support
No
—
Switch Wake Up
Yes
—
Trigger vibration
Yes
—
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
—
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
Yes
Yes
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
—
Android
Yes
—
iOS
Yes
—
Linux
Yes
—
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
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
Flydigi Direwolf 2
$39.99
VS
Flydigi Apex 4
$159.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Direwolf 2Flydigi Apex 4