Flydigi Vader 5S and Gamesir G7 Pro are both Xbox wired compatible controllers that also work with PC. Both companies are on the top of their game and both are really great controllers, but let’s compare them so you can make an informed decision on which one is better for you.
PRICE
Ergonomics
Versions
Analog Sticks
Triggers
Shoulder Bumpers
D-pad
Face Buttons (ABXY)
Extra Buttons
Gyroscope
Haptics
Connectivity & Latency
Software
BATTERY
In the box
Other eXTRAS
$79.99
Charging dock included
Charging dock included
– Weight: 275g
– Asymmetrical shape
– Asymmetrical shape
Available versions:
– Shadow Ember
– Mecha White
– Wuchang Edition ($99.99)
– ZZZ Edition ($129.99)
– 8K Aimlabs Edition (PC only, $79.99)
Compatible with other G7 faceplates (only with cross d-pad)
– Shadow Ember
– Mecha White
– Wuchang Edition ($99.99)
– ZZZ Edition ($129.99)
– 8K Aimlabs Edition (PC only, $79.99)
Compatible with other G7 faceplates (only with cross d-pad)
– GameSir Mag-Res™ TMR sticks
– Removable top
– Fixed tension, no adjustment
– Feels excellent
– Removable top
– Fixed tension, no adjustment
– Feels excellent
– Hall Effect analog Sticks
– Micro-switch trigger stops (satisfying mouse click)
– Xbox style Impulse Triggers (trigger vibration motors)
– Mouse click trigger stops are better. Overall satisfactory performance
– Micro-switch trigger stops (satisfying mouse click)
– Xbox style Impulse Triggers (trigger vibration motors)
– Mouse click trigger stops are better. Overall satisfactory performance
– Mechanical bumpers
– Deeper “thocky” sound
– 1 extra pair of shoulder buttons that sounds loud and clicky
– Deeper “thocky” sound
– 1 extra pair of shoulder buttons that sounds loud and clicky
– Mechanical micro switch dpad
– 3 styles of dpad included in the box
– Central pivot is kind of loose feeling and there is a significant amount of play out of the box.
– Feels bad
– 3 styles of dpad included in the box
– Central pivot is kind of loose feeling and there is a significant amount of play out of the box.
– Feels bad
– Optical Micro Switch ABXY buttons
– 2 back buttons
– has a switch to lock these back buttons in place in case you don’t want accidental presses
– has a switch to lock these back buttons in place in case you don’t want accidental presses
– 6 axis gyro with mapping function [i.e., you can map gyro to the left or right stick] (PC only)
– 2 asymmetric motors in the handles
– 2 xbox style impulse rumble motors in triggers
– 2 xbox style impulse rumble motors in triggers
– Trimode: wired, 2.4ghz, bluetooth
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 250hz in bluetooth mode
– Compatible with Xbox, PC, Android
– 1000hz in wired and 2.4ghz mode, 250hz in bluetooth mode
– Compatible with Xbox, PC, Android
– GameSir Nexus PC App
– GameSir mobile app
– GameSir mobile app
– 1200mah
– 8-10 hours
– 8-10 hours
INCLUDED:
– 3 meter cable
– Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 month trial code
– Smart charging dock
– 2 extra dpads
– cable retainer
– 3 meter cable
– Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 month trial code
– Smart charging dock
– 2 extra dpads
– cable retainer
– 3.5mm audio jack
– Mute button
– No RGB
– Mute button
– No RGB
– Weight: 263g
– Asymmetrical shape
– Asymmetrical shape
Available versions:
– Default black
– Default black
– Flydigi FORCEFLEX Joysticks 2.0 (Hall Effect)
– Removable top (interchangeable sticks available separately)
– Tension adjustable from 40gf to 100gf
– Tension ring with ratcheting mechanism
– Feels excellent
– Removable top (interchangeable sticks available separately)
– Tension adjustable from 40gf to 100gf
– Tension ring with ratcheting mechanism
– Feels excellent
– Hall Effect analog Sticks
– Motorized trigger stops. Can adjust position of the stop, but no satisfying click
– Aside from the trigger stops, the feel and trigger vibration feels significantly better here
– Motorized trigger stops. Can adjust position of the stop, but no satisfying click
– Aside from the trigger stops, the feel and trigger vibration feels significantly better here
– Mechanical bumpers
– Not as deep “clacky” sound
– Not as deep “clacky” sound
– Mechanical micro switch dpad with silicone pad for extra feedback
– no extra dpad included in the box
– Feels okay
– Accurate, with okay diagonal inputs
– no extra dpad included in the box
– Feels okay
– Accurate, with okay diagonal inputs
– Mechanical micro switch ABXY buttons
– 2 back buttons
– 2 extra bumper buttons
– C and Z buttons below ABXY buttons
– no lock switch
– 2 extra bumper buttons
– C and Z buttons below ABXY buttons
– no lock switch
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– 4 vibration motors in grips and triggers
– 5 level adjustable vibration strength
– 5 level adjustable vibration strength
– Only wired
– 1000 Hz polling rate
– Latency test coming soon
– Compatible with PC
– 1000 Hz polling rate
– Latency test coming soon
– Compatible with PC
– Flydigi Space Station for Xbox app
– Flydigi mobile app
– Flydigi mobile app
No battery, controller only works via USB-C cable
– 3 meter cable
– Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 month trial code
– Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 month trial code
– 3.5mm audio jack
– Mute button
– RGB light strip
– Mute button
– RGB light strip
My personal favorite is the Vader 5S, but I already really liked the Vader 5 Pro and it’s extremely similar.
For wired Xbox players both are great options, but you should ask yourself what do you prefer?
- Gamesir TMR sticks or Flydigi Hall effect sticks?
- 2 back buttons in G7 Pro or 2 back buttons + 2 shoulder buttons + CZ buttons in Vader 5S?
- Do you need adjustable tension ring in joysticks that Vader 5S has?
- Do you need that wireless connection for occasional PC or Android gameplay?
- Dpad on both controllers is not the best on the market, G7 Pro is maybe bad and Vader 5 Pro is just average in my opinion.
- And the price, $80 vs $60
Marcus Richardson
I love testing and writing about new tech. I focus on keyboards and controllers. I'm also a gamer and an engineer. Check out my Twitter for keyboard and controller news and reviews.
