Input Lag and Specs comparison: Sony DualSense vs Xbox Series Controller
Warning: The comparison module is currently in testing. Data and conclusions may contain errors.
Advantages Comparison
Sony DualSense
Advantages
- Asymmetry: 5.1% (vs 5.6%)
- Centering: 2.7% (vs 6.1%)
- BT Latency: 9.03 ms (vs 12.23 ms)
- Dongle Latency: 6.56 ms (vs 8.88 ms)
- Gyroscope function
- Playstation 5
- Charging dock
Xbox Series Controller
Advantages
- Circle Error: 7.9% (vs 9.1%)
- Stick Resolution: 9.2 bits (vs 8 bits)
- Cable Latency: 8.3 ms (vs 12.58 ms)
- Xbox Series
- 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.
Sony DualSense B (11.9ms)
Xbox Series Controller B (10.4ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 10.4 ms vs 11.9 ms (13% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense A (7.8ms)
Xbox Series Controller B (11.1ms)
Sony DualSense wins — 7.8 ms vs 11.1 ms (30% faster)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Sony DualSense C (23.3ms)
Xbox Series Controller B (16.7ms)
Xbox Series Controller wins — 16.7 ms vs 23.3 ms (28% 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.
Sony DualSense 7.8 ms
Xbox Series Controller 6.5 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 6.5 ms vs 7.8 ms (17% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Sony DualSense 12.6 ms
Xbox Series Controller 8.3 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 8.3 ms vs 12.6 ms (34% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Sony DualSense 6.6 ms
Xbox Series Controller 7.2 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 6.6 ms vs 7.2 ms (9% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Sony DualSense 6.5 ms
Xbox Series Controller 8.9 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 6.5 ms vs 8.9 ms (27% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Sony DualSense 9 ms
Xbox Series Controller 12.2 ms
Sony DualSense wins — 9 ms vs 12.2 ms (26% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Sony DualSense 13.6 ms
Xbox Series Controller 13 ms
Xbox Series Controller wins — 13 ms vs 13.6 ms (5% faster)
Spec Comparison
Basic
$69
Regular price
$59.99
Internal
8
Battery life hours
30
Membrane
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
Yes
Audio port
Yes
Sony
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Symmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
No
Paddles
No
No
Rubber handles
No
No
Shoulder buttons
No
No
Stick tension
No
No
Trigger lock
No
Features
Yes
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Linux
Yes
Yes
macOS
Yes
No
Nintendo Switch
No
No
Playstation 3
No
Yes
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
No
Xbox One
Yes
No
Xbox Series
Yes
Summary & Verdict
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Overall Winner:
Sony DualSense
Sony DualSense
Confidence: High (6/6)
Sony DualSense
$69
VS
Xbox Series Controller
$59.99
Scorecard
Sony DualSenseXbox Series Controller