Input Lag and Specs comparison: GameSir Tarantula Pro vs Xbox Elite Series 2 Core

Gamepad GameSir Tarantula Pro
Gamepad Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.

Advantages Comparison

GameSir Tarantula Pro

Advantages

  • Asymmetry: 9.6% (vs 11.5%)
  • Centering: 0.7% (vs 10.1%)
  • Stick Resolution: 10.4 bits (vs 9.8 bits)
  • 🧭 Gyroscope function
  • Sticks: TMR
  • ⚙️ Macros option
  • 💳 NFC support
  • 📱 Mobile software
  • Switch Wake Up

Drawbacks

  • Moderate Outer Dead Zone (vs Low)

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core

Advantages

  • Circle Error: 7.2% (vs 7.8%)
  • Cable Latency: 9.23 ms (vs 12.72 ms)
  • BT Latency: 11.1 ms (vs 19.18 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 14.81 ms (vs 31.73 ms)
  • 🔙 Paddles (4)
  • Xbox Series
  • 🧱 Audio port
  • 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 Tarantula Pro B (13.2ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (11.6ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins11.6 ms vs 13.2 ms (12% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro F (35.7ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (15.1ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins15.1 ms vs 35.7 ms (58% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
GameSir Tarantula Pro D (26.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core C (18.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins18.4 ms vs 26.4 ms (30% 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 Tarantula Pro 7.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 8.5 ms
GameSir Tarantula Pro wins7.8 ms vs 8.5 ms (8% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 12.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 9.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins9.2 ms vs 12.7 ms (27% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 31.7 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 14.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins14.8 ms vs 31.7 ms (53% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 29.9 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins11.1 ms vs 29.9 ms (63% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 19.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins11.1 ms vs 19.2 ms (42% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
GameSir Tarantula Pro 25.4 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 15 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins15 ms vs 25.4 ms (41% faster)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$65.99
Regular price
$139.99
Internal
12
Battery life hours
40
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
TMR
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
No
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
2
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Soulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
Yes
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
Yes
NFC support
No
Yes
Switch Wake Up
No
No
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
Yes
Macros option
No
Yes
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
Yes
Cable
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Cable
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes

Summary & Verdict

🤝
It's a Tie!
Both gamepads are evenly matched
Confidence: High (6/6)
GameSir Tarantula Pro
GameSir Tarantula Pro
$65.99
VS
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
$139.99
Scorecard
GameSir Tarantula ProXbox Elite Series 2 Core
3664
WIN12.7 ms vs 9.2 ms
2377
WIN31.7 ms vs 14.8 ms
928
WIN93 vs 67
5347
TIE53 vs 47 score
5050
TIE50 vs 50 score
6733
WIN3 vs 2 features
7624
WIN$65.99 vs $139.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Xbox Elite Series 2 Core12.7 ms vs 9.2 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Xbox Elite Series 2 Core31.7 ms vs 14.8 ms
  • 🎯Stick precision: GameSir Tarantula Pro93 vs 67
  • 🧩Features & controls: Tiedetails
  • 🌐Compatibility: differences existplatforms