Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) wins by 2
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Controller · 2017

78
/ 100
From $79
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Claw A1M lands at 76 and Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) at 78. That puts Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MSI Claw A1M if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Games

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) leads on games (86 vs 74).

Performance

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) leads on performance (78 vs 76).

Features

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) leads on features (76 vs 74).

Value for money

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) more score per dollar ($79 vs $699).

MSI Claw A1M 76
vs
78 Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Score breakdown

MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
78
performance 78
games 86
features 76
value 82

Specs side-by-side

MSI Claw A1M versus Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — full spec comparison
Spec MSI Claw A1M Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
Release year
2024
2017
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
White

MSI Claw A1M

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

FAQ: MSI Claw A1M vs Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Which is better, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)? +

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) scores 78 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.

Is Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) worth the price? +

At $79, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in games.

Does MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for games, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)? +

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)? +

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — leads on performance (78 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.