Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Apex 4 vs Flydigi Direwolf 3
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Flydigi Apex 4
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 14.9% (vs 20.9%)
- Centering: 0.5% (vs 3.7%)
- Stick Resolution: 12 bits (vs 10 bits)
- BT Latency: 22.44 ms (vs 30.08 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- Trigger lock
- Charging dock
- Rubber handles
- Trigger vibration
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.3% (vs 9.1%)
- Cable Latency: 5.25 ms (vs 42.83 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 6.26 ms (vs 50.67 ms)
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 Apex 4 D (29.4ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 29.4 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 4 F (35.2ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 35.2 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Apex 4 F (55.7ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Apex 4 — 55.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: 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 Apex 4 7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 5.3 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 wins — 5.3 ms vs 7 ms (25% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Apex 4 42.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
Flydigi Apex 4 — 42.8 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Flydigi Apex 4 7.7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 6.3 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 wins — 6.3 ms vs 7.7 ms (18% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Apex 4 50.7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
Flydigi Apex 4 — 50.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Apex 4 22.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 30.1 ms
Flydigi Apex 4 wins — 22.4 ms vs 30.1 ms (25% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Apex 4 73.5 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 —
Flydigi Apex 4 — 73.5 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$159.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
20
Battery life hours
—
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
Yes
Display
—
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
2
Yes
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
Yes
Stick tension
—
Yes
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
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
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
—
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 Apex 4
$159.99
VS
Flydigi Direwolf 3
$29.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Apex 4Flydigi Direwolf 3