MSI Claw A1M
2024
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
Controller · 2017
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Claw A1M lands at 76 and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) at 86. That puts Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 Switch Pro Controller (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the performance sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on performance (86 vs 76).
Games
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the games sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on games (86 vs 74).
Features
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the features sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on features (84 vs 74).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MSI Claw A1M | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2017 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | White |
MSI Claw A1M
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: MSI Claw A1M vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
Which is better, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Switch Pro Controller (White) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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 performance, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on performance (86 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, MSI Claw A1M or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.