Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Direwolf 2 vs Flydigi Vader 4 Pro

Gamepad Flydigi Direwolf 2
Gamepad Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

Flydigi Direwolf 2

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 8.43 ms (vs 16.22 ms)
  • BT Latency: 19.98 ms (vs 22.21 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 13.09 ms (vs 19.15 ms)

Flydigi Vader 4 Pro

Advantages

  • Hall Effect Sticks
  • 🔒 Trigger Lock
  • 🌐 Multi-Platform (6)
  • 🔙 Paddles (4)

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 Vader 4 Pro B (13.7ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 13.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro B (15.7ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 15.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Direwolf 2 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro D (29.1ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 29.1 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 Vader 4 Pro 6.4 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins6.4 ms vs 8.4 ms (24% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Direwolf 2
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 16.2 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 16.2 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 Vader 4 Pro 7.6 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins7.6 ms vs 13.1 ms (42% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Direwolf 2
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 19.2 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 19.2 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 Vader 4 Pro 22.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 2 wins20 ms vs 22.2 ms (10% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Direwolf 2
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 28.8 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 28.8 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 2: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$39.99
Regular price
$79.99
Internal
Battery life hours
12
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
No
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
Confidence: High (5/6)
Flydigi Direwolf 2
Flydigi Direwolf 2
$39.99
VS
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
$79.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Direwolf 2Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
7426
WIN8.4 ms vs 16.2 ms
6634
WIN13.1 ms vs 19.2 ms
0100
WIN0 vs 100 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE3 vs 3 features
7525
WIN$39.99 vs $79.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Flydigi Direwolf 28.4 ms vs 16.2 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Flydigi Direwolf 213.1 ms vs 19.2 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: Flydigi Vader 4 Prodetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms