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Flydigi Apex 5

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Apex 5

Released August 2025.5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026iFixit: made in July 2025, released in China in August 2025 and globally in September 2025. The EU declaration is dated 8 August 2025 and Gamepadla tested units from 7 July 2025. Stored as 2025-08 Last checked 11 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS
Stick sensor
Hall effect
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

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At a glance

  • Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)

    5.54ms

    Lower than 82% of other controllers. Lower is better.

  • Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)

    2.82ms

    Lower than 81% of other controllers. Lower is better.

  • Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)

    4.9ms

    Lower than 76% of other controllers. Lower is better.

All specs

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General

Series
Apex5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026The Apex 5 is the most recent controller in Flydigi's Apex line
Model numbers
APEX54Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Amazon US item details: Model Number Apex5
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Flydigi US store: in stock and ready to ship on the access date
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
White4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Item details: Color white
Form factor
Gamepad5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026iFixit: "a flagship cross-platform game controller", an Xbox-style handheld gamepad
Stick layout
Offset5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026iFixit: "an Xbox-style, wireless controller". The photo shows the left stick above the right stick6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/flydigi-apex-5-reviewRead 11 October 2026"it looks a lot like an Xbox controller"9Reviewpocketgamer.com/flydigi-apex-5-controller/reviewRead 11 October 2026"the Xbox controller layout with diagonally spaced joysticks"
Face button labels
Xbox5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026iFixit: Xbox-style. Photo shows A B X Y
Made by the platform holder
No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Third-party controller made by Flydigi

Compatibility

Platforms
Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"Supports PC, Switch, Switch2, iOS, TV, Android, and Laptop. Please note that Xbox and PS are not supported". TV is not stored as a platform
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB (wired)
Windows2.4 GHz
WindowsBluetooth
Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page, Platform and Mode: PC with Dongle/Cable/BT, Win 7 and above
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
XInput10Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-apex-5.htmlRead 11 October 2026The primary Gamepadla rows for the cable, dongle and Bluetooth connections are XInput. A separate Switch mode is also tested. Its protocol name is not stated, so it is not stored
Mode switching
On-device menu2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Connect your controller page: press and hold the home button to open the on-screen menu, then choose Connect and the platform such as PC
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Not available
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "Connection : Wired, Bluetooth & 2.4G wireles[s]"
Controller Bluetooth version
5.02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: "Wireless RF: NearLink, BT 5.0"5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless receiver
Included7Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-apex-5-wireless-gaming-controller-for-windows-nintendo-switch-whiteRead 11 October 2026Box list: 1 x 2.4GHz Wireless Receiver. Listing: NearLink 2.4GHz wireless receiver
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page: "Operating Distance: Less than 10 meters". Stored as 10 and the qualifier is "less than"
Paired device slots
Not available
Wired connector
USB-C1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Connection includes Wired. iFixit lists a USB-C charging port and the wired USB-C connection
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes8Retailer pagezenoxstore.com/products/flydigi-apex-5Read 11 October 2026Separate USB-C charging cable in the box
Cable length
1.8m8Retailer pagezenoxstore.com/products/flydigi-apex-5Read 11 October 2026White version packaging: "1.8m Type-C Braided Charging Cable x1"
Cable type
Braided USB-C8Retailer pagezenoxstore.com/products/flydigi-apex-5Read 11 October 2026Braided Type-C charging cable
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Windows1,000
2.4 GHzWindows1,000
Source1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"Offers a wired/wireless 1000 Hz polling rate (except for Bluetooth)". The claim names no operating system. Stored for the PC connection, which the manual lists as dongle, cable or Bluetooth
Polling rate wired
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
1,000Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "FORCEFLEX Hall Effect joysticks"
Stick module name
FORCEFLEX Alloy Joystick 2.01Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Maker-branded FORCEFLEX joystick structure. The Amazon page names it Forceflex Joystick 2.0 and the manual calls it FORCEFLEX Alloy Joystick. No component part number is stated
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: Adjustable Tension Rings. The page states the range as 30 to 100 gf in the description and 40 gf to 100 gf in the spec list. The range is not stored
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Not available
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
Not available

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Hall effect4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Amazon does not name the trigger sensor. iFixit and RetroHandhelds name Hall effect triggers5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: "2 Adjustable Hall effect triggers"6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/flydigi-apex-5-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec list: "Triggers: Hall Effect with Force Feedback"
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
Not available
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026FORCEADAPT Triggers instruction: adaptive mode changes the trigger force feedback with the game scene in real time. Custom modes include Race, Sniper, Recoil and Vibration

Buttons

Face button switches
Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "Mechanical Micro Switch ABXY"
Face button switch name
ABXY Mechanical Buttons 2.04Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Maker A+ content: "ABXY Mechanical Buttons 2.0"
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
Not available
D-pad switches
Not available
Rear grip buttons or paddles
41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"4 rear paddles (2 hot-swappable + 2 fixed paddles)". Tech Specs: Extra Buttons 6 (back buttons*4, extra bumpers*2)
Rear grip input type
Paddles1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"4 rear paddles"
Removable rear paddles
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"2 hot-swappable" paddles plus 2 fixed paddles. Amazon: "Includes 2 Detachable Paddles"
Additional shoulder buttons
21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"It also has 2 micro bumpers". Tech Specs: extra bumpers*2
Additional remappable buttons
61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Page: "6 Remappable Extra Buttons" (4 rear paddles and 2 micro bumpers)
On-controller remapping
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs, Shortcut Functions: "Quick remapping, quick vibration adjust, quick profile switching, quick volume adjustment"
Custom onboard profiles
Not available
Profile switch control
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Shortcut Functions: "quick profile switching". The manual hotkey table switches presets with a button combination
Turbo
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Specifications page lists a Turbo button. Usage of Turbo button table: enable or disable with a button combination
Macros
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Space Station pointer: customize buttons, macros, motion sensing, joystick and other functions
Share or capture button
Not available

Feedback

Rumble
Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "4-motor triggers & grips vibration". Stored as grip rumble and trigger rumble. The motor split between grips and triggers is not stated, so no motor counts are stored
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Shortcut Functions: "quick vibration adjust"

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "6-Axis Gyro"
Combined motion sensor axes
61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "6-Axis Gyro", stored as six combined motion sensor axes
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Not available
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"Interactive Screen": supports DIY GIF animations at 150 FPS. iFixit lists a 0.96 inch 160 x 80 pixel screen5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: 0.96 inch, 160 x 80 pixels, 50 Hz
Light bar
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"a full-length RGB light bar"
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "RGB light strip customizable lighting"
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button3.012.143.870.42875.66Windows
USB (wired)Stick2.821.83.750.42875.66Windows
2.4 GHzButton4.93.536.290.65922.78Windows
2.4 GHzStick5.544.017.270.69922.78Windows
BluetoothButton22.289.2731.184.6199.47Windows
BluetoothStick22.9815.2732.673.9199.47Windows
Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-apex-5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Gamepadla Prometheus 82 hardware tests, status Verified on 23 October 2025. Rows are the PRIMARY XInput entries by monoru on Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 7.0.2.9, tester v5.2.3.1. Cable tests 7017 and 7018, dongle tests 7019 and 7020, Bluetooth tests 7023 and 7024. Bluetooth host is Windows, not a console. Switch-mode rows are not stored. Polling rate is measured separately with the Gamepadla software tool
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
3.01ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
4.9ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
22.28ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
2.82ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
5.54ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
22.98ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%0.1%1,6630.4%
Right0%0.1%1,6630.5%
Source10Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-apex-5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Gamepadla stick test by John Punch on 16 April 2026, Windows 10.0.26100, cable, XInput, firmware 7.0.2.3. Non calibrated, 12 bit, slow center sensitivity, joystick debounce off, automatic calibration off. Inner dead zone reported as none and stored as 0. Outer dead zone 0.6 mm on both sticks is not converted to percent. Asymmetry is not stored
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
0.1%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

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3.5 mm jack
Not available
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: 1500mAh Lithium-Ion Battery with a battery replacement guide, so the pack is built in
Batteries
15Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: one 1500mAh battery
Batteries included
Yes5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026The 1500mAh battery is fitted inside the controller
Battery capacity
1,500mAh1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "Battery : 1500mAh"
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Longest claimed battery life
Not available
Charging connector
USB-C5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: USB-C charging port
Full charge time (claimed)
Not available
Charging dock
Sold separately1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026"Pair with Flydigi Charging Dock Pro 2 ... *Sold separately."
Dock
Flydigi Charging Dock 2 Pro1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Named Charging Dock Pro 2 on the product page. The Amazon dock listing calls it Dock 2 Pro. Stored as the Flydigi Charging Dock 2 Pro
Play while charging
Not available
Battery indicator
Display6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/flydigi-apex-5-reviewRead 11 October 2026The small screen "will show that it's charging when plugged in"

Build

Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Rubberized grips on the back6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/flydigi-apex-5-reviewRead 11 October 2026"the rubberized grips on the back"
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
D-pad, Top cover, Light panels, Rear paddles2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Appearance diagram: Detachable D-pad, Detachable Top Cover, Replaceable Light Panels, Rear Button Slot. Page 1: the D-pad lifts straight out

Software

Companion app
Flydigi Space Station (PC) and Flydigi Game Center (mobile)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Manual names Flydigi Space Station for PC settings and Flydigi Game Center for Android and iOS connection4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Maker A+ content: "PC Flydigi Space Station and Mobile Game Center"
App platforms
Windows, Android, iOS2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026Space Station for Windows PC (per the JB Hi-Fi listing). Game Center on Android and iOS (manual)7Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-apex-5-wireless-gaming-controller-for-windows-nintendo-switch-whiteRead 11 October 2026Software: Flydigi Space Station 4.0 for Windows PC
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026FAQ on the product page: Flydigi Space Station covers "Firmware updates"

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
Width154.6Height102.37Depth64.6mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.5 in)4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FGD8N66FRead 11 October 2026Item dimensions 6.09 x 4.03 x 2.54 inches (154.7 x 102.4 x 64.5 mm), consistent with iFixit5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: 154.6 mm * 102.37mm * 64.6 mm. Stored as width, height and depth
Weight (claimed)
334.3g(11.8 oz)5Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Flydigi_Apex_5Read 11 October 2026Technical Specifications: Mass 334.3 g, sourced by iFixit from a Flydigi device info document. RetroHandhelds lists 333 g. The weight includes the battery6Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/flydigi-apex-5-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec list: Weight 333 grams. Not used for the stored 334.3 g

Certifications

FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
EU Declaration of Conformity (RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS), FCC Part 15 Class B statement2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Apex_5.pdfRead 11 October 2026FCC Statement page: Part 15 Class B digital device wording. No FCC ID is printed in the manual3Regulatory filingcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/apex5_2914_260520184856_001.pdfRead 11 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity dated 08.08.2025 for model APEX 5: Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU & (EU) 2015/863

In the box

In the box
Flydigi Apex 5 controller, 2.4 GHz wireless receiver, USB-C cable, M3 and M4 rear paddles (ship unattached), User manual7Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/flydigi-apex-5-wireless-gaming-controller-for-windows-nintendo-switch-whiteRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x Apex 5 Controller, 1 x 2.4GHz Wireless Receiver, 1 x USB-C Cable, 1 x Quick Start Guide. Zenox and PocketGamer also list the two detachable paddles and a manual9Reviewpocketgamer.com/flydigi-apex-5-controller/reviewRead 11 October 2026Unboxing: the controller, an instruction manual, two detached triggers (the removable rear paddles), a charger and a dongle
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Braided USB-C charging cable1.81
Source8Retailer pagezenoxstore.com/products/flydigi-apex-5Read 11 October 2026White version packaging includes one 1.8 m braided Type-C cable
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/apex5Read 11 October 2026Tech Specs: "1-year warranty". Warranty policy page: 1 year from the date of receipt
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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