Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Nova Lite vs Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
GameSir Nova Lite
Advantages
- Circle Error: 1.5% (vs 7.2%)
- Cable Latency: 3.81 ms (vs 9.23 ms)
- Nintendo Switch
- Sticks: Hall
- Mobile software
Drawbacks
- Moderate Inner Dead Zone (vs None)
- Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Advantages
- No Inner Dead Zone (vs Med)
- Asymmetry: 11.5% (vs 13%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.8 bits (vs 8.2 bits)
- BT Latency: 11.1 ms (vs 17.67 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 14.81 ms (vs 16.68 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- Trigger lock
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Charging dock
- PC software
- Rubber handles
- Stick tension
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
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 Lite No data
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (11.6ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 11.6 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova Lite No data
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (15.1ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 15.1 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Nova Lite No data
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core C (18.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 18.4 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: 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.
GameSir Nova Lite 3.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 8.5 ms
GameSir Nova Lite wins — 3.8 ms vs 8.5 ms (55% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Nova Lite —
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 9.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 9.2 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Nova Lite 16.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 14.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 14.8 ms vs 16.7 ms (11% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Nova Lite —
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 11.1 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Nova Lite 17.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins — 11.1 ms vs 17.7 ms (37% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Nova Lite —
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 15 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 15 ms (GameSir Nova Lite: no data)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$24.99
Regular price
$139.99
Internal
7
Battery life hours
40
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Hall
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
No
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Yes
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Nova Lite
$24.99
VS
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
$139.99
Scorecard
GameSir Nova LiteXbox Elite Series 2 Core