Input Lag and Specs comparison: Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller vs Xbox Elite Series 2 Core

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

Advantages Comparison

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

Advantages

  • BT Latency: 10.86 ms (vs 11.1 ms)
  • Dongle Latency: 6.61 ms (vs 14.81 ms)

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core

Advantages

  • Cable Latency: 9.23 ms (vs 13.22 ms)

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 Elite Series 2 Controller B (16.7ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (11.6ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins11.6 ms vs 16.7 ms (31% faster)
LatScore (Dongle)
Weighted wireless dongle latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller No data
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core B (15.1ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 15.1 ms (Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: no data)
LatScore (Bluetooth)
Weighted Bluetooth latency rating with jitter-aware stability penalty.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller No data
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core C (18.4ms)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 18.4 ms (Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: 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.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller 7.9 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 8.5 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller wins7.9 ms vs 8.5 ms (7% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Cable)
Measures analog stick input delay over USB cable. Important for aiming and precise movements in games.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller 13.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 9.2 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wins9.2 ms vs 13.2 ms (30% faster)
🔘 Button Latency (Dongle)
Button response time when using a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless dongle. Usually faster than Bluetooth.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller 6.6 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 14.8 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller wins6.6 ms vs 14.8 ms (55% faster)
🕹️ Stick Latency (Dongle)
Stick input delay when using the wireless dongle receiver.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 11.1 ms (Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: no data)
🔘 Button Latency (Bluetooth)
Button latency when connected via Bluetooth. Typically higher than cable or dongle connections.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller 10.9 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 11.1 ms
Tie — both ~10.9 ms
🕹️ Stick Latency (Bluetooth)
Stick input delay over Bluetooth connection.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core 15 ms
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core — 15 ms (Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: no data)

Spec Comparison

Basic
$150.99
Regular price
$139.99
Internal
30
Battery life hours
40
Mechanical
D-pad buttons type
Mechanical
Membrane
Main buttons type
Membrane
Potentiometers
Sticks type
Potentiometers
External
Yes
Audio port
Yes
Xbox
Button layout
Xbox
No
Display
No
Asymmetric
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
4
Paddles
4
Yes
Rubber handles
Yes
No
Shoulder buttons
No
Yes
Stick tension
Yes
Yes
Trigger lock
Yes
Features
No
Gyroscope function
No
No
NFC support
No
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Yes
Trigger vibration
Yes
Analog
Triggers pressing
Analog
Connection
Yes
Charging dock
Yes
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
No
Playstation 5
No
No
Playstaton 4
No
Yes
Windows
Yes
Yes
Xbox One
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series
Yes

Summary & Verdict

🏆
Overall Winner:
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Confidence: Medium (4/6)
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller
$150.99
VS
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core
$139.99
Scorecard
Xbox Elite Series 2 ControllerXbox Elite Series 2 Core
3565
WIN13.2 ms vs 9.2 ms
7822
WIN6.6 ms vs 14.8 ms
5050
TIENo differences
5050
TIESame platforms
5050
TIE2 vs 2 features
4654
WIN$150.99 vs $139.99
Key takeaways
  • Worst Wired latency: Xbox Elite Series 2 Core13.2 ms vs 9.2 ms
  • 📡Worst Dongle latency: Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller6.6 ms vs 14.8 ms
  • 🌐Compatibility: same platformsplatforms