Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Nova 2 Lite vs Flydigi Direwolf 4
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 6.1% (vs 11.9%)
- Centering: 1.4% (vs 2.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 12.3 bits (vs 10 bits)
- Cable Latency: 7.99 ms (vs 10.19 ms)
- BT Latency: 12.34 ms (vs 20.4 ms)
- macOS
- Linux
- Switch Wake Up
Drawbacks
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0.2% (vs 1.4%)
- Dongle Latency: 9.76 ms (vs 17.11 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Stick tension
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.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite A (6.2ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 A (9.2ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 6.2 ms vs 9.2 ms (33% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite B (17.2ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 A (9.8ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 9.8 ms vs 17.2 ms (43% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite C (18.1ms)
Flydigi Direwolf 4 D (34.7ms)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 18.1 ms vs 34.7 ms (48% 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.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 2.4 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 5.2 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 2.4 ms vs 5.2 ms (55% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 10.2 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 8 ms vs 10.2 ms (22% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 6.7 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 6.7 ms vs 12.7 ms (47% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17.1 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 9.8 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 wins — 9.8 ms vs 17.1 ms (43% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 12.3 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 20.4 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 12.3 ms vs 20.4 ms (40% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Nova 2 Lite 17 ms
Flydigi Direwolf 4 33 ms
GameSir Nova 2 Lite wins — 17 ms vs 33 ms (48% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$29.99
Regular price
$39.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
15
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Hall
External
No
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
Yes
No
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
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
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Overall Winner:
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Flydigi Direwolf 4
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Nova 2 Lite
$29.99
VS
Flydigi Direwolf 4
$39.99
Scorecard
GameSir Nova 2 LiteFlydigi Direwolf 4