Input Lag and Specs comparison: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs GameSir Cyclone 2
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 13.6% (vs 14.5%)
- macOS
- NFC support
GameSir Cyclone 2
Advantages
- Circle Error: 0% (vs 5.5%)
- Centering: 3.2% (vs 3.3%)
- Stick Resolution: 11 bits (vs 10.6 bits)
- Cable Latency: 6.51 ms (vs 22.15 ms)
- BT Latency: 6.01 ms (vs 16.81 ms)
- Paddles (2)
- Sticks: TMR
- Trigger lock
- Macros option
- Audio port
- Charging dock
- Mobile software
- No Dead Zone
- PC software
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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (28.8ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 A (5.2ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 5.2 ms vs 28.8 ms (82% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller No data
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.7ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 14.7 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller D (34.6ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 B (14.1ms)
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 14.1 ms vs 34.6 ms (59% 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.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.8 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 2.4 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 2.4 ms vs 21.8 ms (89% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 22.2 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 6.5 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 6.5 ms vs 22.2 ms (71% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller —
GameSir Cyclone 2 7.4 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 7.4 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller —
GameSir Cyclone 2 17 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 — 17 ms (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 16.8 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 6 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 6 ms vs 16.8 ms (64% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 21.1 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 10.3 ms
GameSir Cyclone 2 wins — 10.3 ms vs 21.1 ms (51% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$68
Regular price
$44.5
Internal
40
Battery life hours
8
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Mechanical
Potentiometers
Sticks type
TMR
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Switch
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
2
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Soulder buttons
No
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Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
Yes
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
Yes
No
Trigger vibration
No
Digital
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
No
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
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
🏆
Overall Winner:
GameSir Cyclone 2
GameSir Cyclone 2
Confidence: High (6/6)
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
$68
VS
GameSir Cyclone 2
$44.5
Scorecard
Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerGameSir Cyclone 2