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>Is there any real difference in functionality between the Wireless and Bluetooth model?
Wireless models lack Switch functionality but otherwise have better hardware. Gyro is strictly bluetooth dinput, unless they're still doing the thing where xinput dongle maps gyro to right stick.
Bluetooth models have a proper Switch mode, but for whatever reason have significantly lower polling rate and significantly higher and less stable latency across all input modes, picrel. Can be used wired or wireless with gyro.
>Any other companies alternatives
BigBig Won and GameSir allow using any of xinput, playstation, or switch input modes across any of cable, dongle, or bluetooth, and have significantly more software customization.
Flydigi often functions similarly both wired and wireless, with the catch that there's (usually?) no Switch over dongle or Dinput over bluetooth. Also has more software customization, but unfortunately requires leaving it open in the background if you want keyboard or mouse binds on buttons.
Most of the lesser brands like PXN, Machenike, and Mobapad have similar customization to 8Bitdo but allow xinput dinput or Switch options across any connection.
>spoonfeeding suggestions
BigBig Won: Blitz 2 TMR, Aether
Gamesir: Cyclone 2, Super Nova, G7 Pro, Nova 2 Lite, Tarantula, Tegenaria
Flydigi: Apex 5, Direwolf 3, Vader 4 Pro
PXN: P5 8K
Machenike: G5 Pro v2, if you don't need gyro G1 Pro
8Bitdo: Ultimate 2C Wireless, Ultimate 2 Wireless