Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Series Controller vs Flydigi Apex 5
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 7% (vs 12%)
- BT Latency: 12.23 ms (vs 22.28 ms)
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Linux
- Xbox One
Flydigi Apex 5
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.1% (vs 7.9%)
- Centering: 0.5% (vs 6.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 10.7 bits (vs 9.2 bits)
- Cable Latency: 3.01 ms (vs 8.3 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 5.54 ms (vs 8.88 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Nintendo Switch
- Paddles (4)
- Sticks: Hall
- Macros option
- Charging dock
- Display
- Mobile software
- Rubber handles
- Soulder 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.
Xbox Series Controller B (10.4ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 A+ (3.4ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 3.4 ms vs 10.4 ms (67% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 A (6ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 6 ms vs 11.1 ms (46% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
Flydigi Apex 5 D (27.7ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 27.7 ms (39% 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.
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 3 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 3 ms vs 6.5 ms (54% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Xbox Series Controller 8.3 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 2.8 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 2.8 ms vs 8.3 ms (66% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 4.9 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 4.9 ms vs 7.2 ms (32% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 5.5 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 wins — 5.5 ms vs 8.9 ms (38% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 22.3 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 12.2 ms vs 22.3 ms (45% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
Flydigi Apex 5 23 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 23 ms (44% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$169.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
20
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
Yes
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
Yes
No
Stick tension
Yes
No
Trigger lock
Adaptive
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
Yes
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
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
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
No
Yes
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
Flydigi Apex 5
Flydigi Apex 5
Confidence: High (6/6)
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
VS
Flydigi Apex 5
$169.99
Scorecard
Xbox Series ControllerFlydigi Apex 5