Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony DualSense vs Flydigi Apex 5
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony DualSense
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 5.1% (vs 6%)
- BT Latency: 9.03 ms (vs 22.28 ms)
- Playstation 5
- Audio port
- Linux
Flydigi Apex 5
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.1% (vs 9.1%)
- Centering: 0.5% (vs 2.7%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.7 bits (vs 8 bits)
- Cable Latency: 3.01 ms (vs 12.58 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 5.54 ms (vs 6.56 ms)
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (4)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Display
- Mobile software
- Rubber handles
- Shoulder buttons
- Stick tension
- Switch Wake Up
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)
Flydigi Apex 5 A+ (3.4ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 3.4 ms vs 11.9 ms (72% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense A (7.8ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 A (6ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 6 ms vs 7.8 ms (23% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense C (23.3ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 D (27.7ms)
Sony DualSense wins — 23.3 ms vs 27.7 ms (16% 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.
Sony DualSense 7.8 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 3 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 3 ms vs 7.8 ms (61% 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
Flydigi Apex 5 2.8 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 2.8 ms vs 12.6 ms (78% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Sony DualSense 6.6 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 4.9 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 4.9 ms vs 6.6 ms (25% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony DualSense 6.5 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 5.5 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 5.5 ms vs 6.5 ms (15% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony DualSense 9 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 22.3 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 9 ms vs 22.3 ms (59% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony DualSense 13.6 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 23 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 13.6 ms vs 23 ms (41% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69
Regular price
$169.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
20
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Sony
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
Yes
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Shoulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
Yes
No
Trigger lock
Adaptive
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
Yes
No
Mobile software
Yes
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
No
Yes
macOS
Yes
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
🏆
Overall Winner:
Flydigi Apex 5
Flydigi Apex 5
Confidence: High (6/6)
Sony DualSense
$69
VS
Flydigi Apex 5
$169.99
Scorecard
Sony DualSenseFlydigi Apex 5