Head-to-head comparison of input latency, polling rates, thumbstick sensors, and drift resistance between PS5 DualSense and SCUF Reflex / Pro Pads.
No baseline dataset yet for this model — in progress via the telemetry engine.
Baseline averages from 142,850 documented controller tests (snapshot 2026-08-02). Baselines are population averages, not a guarantee for any individual unit.
Data sources: Figures are approximate. Latency and polling rate vary with connection mode, platform, and individual units; values compiled from manufacturer specifications and third-party community measurements, not from our own lab tests.
PS5 DualSense features lower input latency at approximately ~3.1 ms (~1000 Hz wired / ~250 Hz BT polling rate) compared to SCUF Reflex / Pro Pads at ~3.5 ms (~1000 Hz wired / ~250 Hz BT polling rate).
SCUF PlayStation pads pair third-party shells and paddles with Sony-style potentiometer sticks, so drift behavior is comparable to the stock DualSense. The advantage of pro pads is back paddles and remapping — not drift resistance. If drift resistance is your goal, Hall-effect controllers are the actual answer.