Input Lag and Specs comparison: Flydigi Vader 4 Pro vs Flydigi Direwolf 4
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
Advantages
- Paddles (4)
- macOS
- Linux
- Switch Wake Up
- Trigger vibration
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Advantages
- Cable Latency: 10.19 ms (vs 16.22 ms)
- BT Latency: 20.4 ms (vs 22.21 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 9.76 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 4 A (9.2ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 9.2 ms vs 13.7 ms (33% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro B (15.7ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 A (9.8ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 9.8 ms vs 15.7 ms (38% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro D (29.1ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 D (34.7ms)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins — 29.1 ms vs 34.7 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.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 6.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 5.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 5.2 ms vs 6.4 ms (19% 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 4 10.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 10.2 ms vs 16.2 ms (37% faster)
🔘 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 4 6.7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 6.7 ms vs 7.6 ms (12% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 19.2 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 9.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 9.8 ms vs 19.2 ms (49% faster)
🔘 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 4 20.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 20.4 ms vs 22.2 ms (8% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro 28.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 33 ms
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro wins — 28.8 ms vs 33 ms (13% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$79.99
Regular price
$39.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
15
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
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
Yes
Stick tension
Yes
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
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
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
No
Yes
macOS
No
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 (5/6)
Flydigi Vader 4 Pro
$79.99
VS
Flydigi Direwolf 4
$39.99
Scorecard
Flydigi Vader 4 ProFlydigi Direwolf 4