Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Series Controller vs PowerA Battle Dragon
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 5.6% (vs 9.8%)
- Circle Error: 7.9% (vs 13%)
- Centering: 6.1% (vs 8.3%)
- BT Latency: 12.23 ms (vs 14.35 ms)
- iOS
- macOS
- Xbox Series
- Audio port
- Trigger vibration
- Xbox One
PowerA Battle Dragon
Advantages
- Stick Resolution: 10.8 bits (vs 9.2 bits)
- Cable Latency: 4.58 ms (vs 8.3 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 6.13 ms (vs 8.88 ms)
- Paddles (4)
- Sticks: Hall
- Trigger lock
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.
Xbox Series Controller B (10.4ms)
PowerA Battle Dragon A+ (4.8ms)
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 4.8 ms vs 10.4 ms (53% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
PowerA Battle Dragon A (6.2ms)
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 6.2 ms vs 11.1 ms (45% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
PowerA Battle Dragon C (21.2ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 21.2 ms (21% 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.
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 2.3 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 2.3 ms vs 6.5 ms (64% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Xbox Series Controller 8.3 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 4.6 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 4.6 ms vs 8.3 ms (45% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 4.2 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 4.2 ms vs 7.2 ms (42% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 6.1 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon wins — 6.1 ms vs 8.9 ms (31% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 14.4 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 12.2 ms vs 14.4 ms (15% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
PowerA Battle Dragon 16 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 16 ms (19% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$59.99
Regular price
$40.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
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Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Membrane
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Hall
External
Yes
Audio port
No
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
4
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
No
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
No
Charging dock
No
Type-C
USB interface
Type-C
Software
Yes
Firmware support
Yes
No
Macros option
No
No
Mobile software
No
Yes
No Dead Zone
Yes
Yes
PC software
Yes
Platforms
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
iOS
No
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
No
No
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
No
Yes
Xbox Series
No
Summary & Verdict
🏆
Overall Winner:
PowerA Battle Dragon
PowerA Battle Dragon
Confidence: High (6/6)
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
VS
PowerA Battle Dragon
$40.99
Scorecard
Xbox Series ControllerPowerA Battle Dragon