Gamepad Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

Test Status:User Verification
Compatible: AndroidPCXbox One
Interfaces: BluetoothCableDongle
Release date: 04 October 2019
Price range: $139.99$184.99, find on: amzn.to
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Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller input lag comparison

#ConnectionMode
Min.Latency
AverageLatency (ms)
Max.Latency
Polling rate Jitter
OSBuild ver.
FWTester ver.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller - Button Latency (GPDL method)
1
CableXinput4.127.9312.28125 Hz 2.26
Win 11
5.17.3202.0
2
BluetoothXinput5.6410.8620.51125 Hz 3.56
Win 11
5.17.3202.0
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller - Polling Rate
3
CableXinput7.07 *7.99 *9.11 *125.21 of 125 Hz 0.35
Win 11
10.0.22631
1.0.2
1.1.5
*Note: Latency with an asterisk are based on polling rate and do not represent actual input-lag.

Other tests

#ConnectionMode
Min.Latency
AverageLatency (ms)
Max.Latency
Polling rate Jitter
OSBuild ver.
FWTester ver.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller - Polling Rate
4
DongleXinput3.28 *6.88 *15.89 *145.3 of 125 Hz 2.67
Win 11
10.0.22631
---
1.1.5
5
DongleXinput8 *15.79 *17.02 *63.32 of 125 Hz 1.14
Win 11
10.0.22631
5.22.16.0
1.1.5
6
CableXinput6 *7.96 *10.51 *125.68 of 125 Hz 0.68
Win 10
10.0.19045
---
1.1.5
7
CableXinput7.14 *7.98 *9.99 *125.28 of 125 Hz 0.43
Win 11
10.0.26100
5.17.3202.0
1.1.5
8
CableXinput7.5 *7.98 *10 *125.29 of 125 Hz 0.22
Win 11
10.0.22635
5.22.16.0
1.1.6
9
Cable OCXinput6.47 *8.01 *9.74 *124.83 of 125 Hz 0.85
Win 11
5.17.3202.0
10
CableXinput6.51 *8.01 *9.61 *124.87 of 125 Hz 0.76
Win 11
5.17.3202.0
11
CableXinput7.5 *8.01 *16.53 *124.88 of 125 Hz 0.62
Win 11
10.0.22631
1.0.2
1.1.6
12
CableXinput7.5 *8.09 *24 *123.66 of 125 Hz 1.04
Win 11
10.0.22635
5.22.16.0
1.1.6
13
BluetoothXinput6.51 *7.53 *15.02 *132.74 of 125 Hz 0.72
Windows
---
14
BluetoothXinput6.54 *10.22 *22.88 *97.89 of 125 Hz 3.94
Win 11
10.0.26100
5.17.3202.0
1.1.5
15
BluetoothXinput6.5 *10.46 *23.03 *95.61 of 125 Hz 3.95
Win 11
10.0.22631
1.0.2
1.1.6
16
BluetoothXinput7 *10.66 *23.01 *93.82 of 125 Hz 3.95
Win 11
10.0.22635
5.22.16.0
1.1.6
17
BluetoothXinput7 *10.67 *22.51 *93.71 of 125 Hz 3.87
Win 11
10.0.22635
5.22.16.0
1.1.6
18
BluetoothXinput14.01 *22.78 *45.55 *43.89 of 125 Hz 8.45
Win 11
10.0.22631
1.0.2
1.1.6
*Note: Latency with an asterisk are based on polling rate and do not represent actual input-lag.
More information

Latency

This chart shows how quickly your gamepad responds to button presses as well as joystick deviation. Each point on the graph represents a test result.

  • The horizontal axis (X-axis) measures the time elapsed from the button press or stick deflection to the game's response. This time is called “latency”.
  • The vertical axis (Y-axis) shows how often we got such a result, in percentages.

If you hover over a point on the graph, you'll see how long the latency was and how often it occurred.

The lower the latency, the better. In a perfect world, as soon as you press a button or move the joystick on a gamepad, the action in the game happens instantly. If there is a long delay, you can press the button, but the action will take some time. In fast-paced games where every second counts, a long delay can be a problem.

Use this chart to figure out how fast your gamepad reacts.

Polling rate

The polling rate (also known as the Refresh intervals) in gamepads refers to how often the controller sends input information to the console or computer. It's measured in Hertz (Hz), which translates to the number of times per second the device reports its status to the computer.

For example, a gamepad with a polling rate of 125 Hz sends its status to the computer 125 times per second, or every 8 milliseconds.

The polling rate is essential in gaming for two reasons:

  1. Responsiveness: A higher polling rate means the controller communicates its state to the computer more frequently, resulting in faster and more responsive gameplay. In fast-paced or competitive games, even a slight increase in responsiveness can give players an advantage.

  2. Accuracy: A higher polling rate can also increase the accuracy of the controller. This is particularly important for devices like gaming mice, where precise movements can be critical, but it can also impact gamepads, especially in games that require accurate inputs.

However, it's important to note that a higher polling rate can also put more strain on the computer's CPU, as it needs to process inputs more frequently. Moreover, beyond a certain point, increases in polling rate may not yield noticeable improvements due to limitations in human reaction time and display refresh rates.

Jitter

Jitter is a measure of how much the gamepad's latency varies during testing. It is calculated as the standard deviation of the recorded delay times. A lower jitter value indicates more consistent latency, while a higher jitter suggests unstable performance. Low jitter is important for a smooth, responsive gaming experience.

Stick test of Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has normal external stick dead zones . Its significant presence does not limit the range of motion and does not have a negative impact on control.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.001. This means that it can register 1000 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Axis magnet

The Axis Magnet parameter indicates whether the movement of the stick is bound to the central intersection of the X and Y axes. If this parameter is present, aiming or camera movement along the vertical or horizontal axis becomes more rail-like. This can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the game and your preferences. Most players consider this binding undesirable, as high-end popular gamepads typically do not have this feature.

However, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller has no Axis Magnet.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better.

In the case of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, the Central Accuracy is 0.021, which is an acceptable result.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has 11.4% circle error.

Disclaimer

For the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad stick tests, the stick with the worst performance is used in the calculations. All conclusions are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using hardwaretester.com, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5.17.3202.0, by John Punch

Inner Dead Zone

The inner dead zone is an important parameter for stick control. It helps avoid drift or accidental movement, but if this zone is larger than the necessary minimum, it can significantly impact aiming accuracy in games. Therefore, it is better when the inner dead zone is minimal or absent.

Gamepad Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller has no inner deadzones, which has which has a positive effect on aiming accuracy and micro control.

Outer Dead Zone

The outer dead zone indicates the extent to which there is an area where stick movement is not registered when fully deflected. If it's small, it indicates high stick calibration accuracy. In the case of a large outer dead zone, it significantly limits the useful range of motion and can have a negative impact on control.

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has normal external stick dead zones . Its significant presence does not limit the range of motion and does not have a negative impact on control.

Stick Resolution

The stick resolution of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has a motion resolution of 0.001. This means that it can register 1000 positions from the center point of the stick to its outermost edge. This is similar to the resolution of a monitor, where more pixels provide a clearer image. In the case of gamepad sticks, higher resolution ensures smoother and more precise control. As a rule, 125 positions are more than enough for a comfortable game.

It is important to know that some gamepads do not have a constant resolution and give out 0.0078 or 0.0150 (for example). Therefore, the number of end positions may differ from the real ones.

Axis magnet

The Axis Magnet parameter indicates whether the movement of the stick is bound to the central intersection of the X and Y axes. If this parameter is present, aiming or camera movement along the vertical or horizontal axis becomes more rail-like. This can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the game and your preferences. Most players consider this binding undesirable, as high-end popular gamepads typically do not have this feature.

However, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller has no Axis Magnet.

Central Accuracy

The stick centering parameter indicates how well the stick returns to the central position after the player releases it. This characteristic is responsible for stick drift: the lower the Central Accuracy value, the better.

In the case of the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, the Central Accuracy is 0.002, which is an good indicator.

Circle Error

The "Circle Error" parameter determines the behavior of the stick at its extreme diagonal positions. With the Joystick Tester program, you can check how accurately the gamepad stick draws a circle in its movement. The lower the error value, the better. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad has 11.4% circle error.

Disclaimer

For the Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller gamepad stick tests, the stick with the worst performance is used in the calculations. All conclusions are based on a single gamepad, which does not rule out the possibility that other units of this model may perform better or worse. However, this variation is usually insignificant. The test data was obtained using hardwaretester.com, and some parameters may differ in other programs.

Tested on firmware: 5.17.3202.0, by Scott Cerato

Comparison of Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller latency with other

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller specifications

Platforms

Android, Windows, Xboxone

Internal

Mechanical buttons
No
(75%)
Sticks type
Standard
(100%)

External

Back buttons
4+
(100%)
Button layout
Xbox
(100%)
Joystick positioning
Asymmetric
Rubberized handles
Yes
Swappable layout
Yes
(100%)
Trigger lock
Yes
(100%)

Features

Analog triggers
Analog
Gyroscope function
No
NFC support
No
Switch Wake Up
No
Trigger vibration
Yes

Connection

Cable
Xinput
Bluetooth
Xinput
Dongle
Xinput
USB interface
Type-C

Software

Firmware support
Yes
Macros option
No
(50%)
Mobile software
No
(100%)
No dead zone mode
Yes
(50%)
PC softwre
Yes
(100%)
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