Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
Controller · 2017
MSI Claw A1M
2024
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) lands at 78 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick MSI Claw A1M if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGames
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).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) | MSI Claw A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2017 | 2024 |
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (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)
MSI Claw A1M
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) vs MSI Claw A1M
Which is better, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) scores 78 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +
At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.
Does Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or MSI Claw A1M 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, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — leads on performance (78 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.