Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Vader 4 Pro vs Flydigi Direwolf 3

Gamepad Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Gamepad Flydigi Direwolf 3
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

Flydigi Vader 4 Pro

Advantages

  • BT Latency: 22.21 ms (vs 30.08 ms)
  • 🔙 Paddles (4)
  • 🔒 Trigger lock
  • Charging dock
  • Trigger vibration

Flydigi Direwolf 3

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 5.25 ms (vs 16.22 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 6.26 ms (vs 19.15 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 Vader 4 Pro B (13.7ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 13.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro B (15.7ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 15.7 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro D (29.1ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 3 No data
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 29.1 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 Vader 4 Pro 6.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 5.3 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 wins5.3 ms vs 6.4 ms (18% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 16.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 16.2 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 Vader 4 Pro 7.6 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 6.3 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 wins6.3 ms vs 7.6 ms (18% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 19.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 19.2 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 22.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3 30.1 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins22.2 ms vs 30.1 ms (26% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 28.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro — 28.8 ms (Flydigi Direwolf 3: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$79.99
Regular price
$29.99
Internal
12
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
No
Display
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
2
No
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

🏆
Overall Winner:
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Confidence: High (5/6)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
$79.99
VS
Flydigi Direwolf 3
Flydigi Direwolf 3
$29.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Vader 4 ProFlydigi Direwolf 3
1684
WIN16.2 ms vs 5.3 ms
1684
WIN19.2 ms vs 6.3 ms
1000
WIN100 vs 0 score
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE3 vs 3 features
1981
WIN$79.99 vs $29.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Flydigi Direwolf 316.2 ms vs 5.3 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Flydigi Direwolf 319.2 ms vs 6.3 ms
  • 🧩Features & controls: Flydigi Vader 4 Prodetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms