Nintendo Switch 2
Custom Tegra T239 · 7.9″ LCD HDR · 120 Hz
MSI Claw A1M
2024
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch 2 lands at 90 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- ✓NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- ✓Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
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 testFeatures
Nintendo Switch 2Compared on the features sub-score
Nintendo Switch 2 leads on features (92 vs 74).
Performance
Nintendo Switch 2Compared on the performance sub-score
Nintendo Switch 2 leads on performance (84 vs 76).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch 2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch 2 more score per dollar ($449 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 | MSI Claw A1M |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 (8× ARM Cortex-A78C) | — |
| GPU | Custom Ampere, 12 SM / 1,536 CUDA cores, NVIDIA DLSS | — |
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS (microSD Express expandable) | — |
| Display | 7.9″ HDR LCD, 120 Hz VRR, 1920×1080 | — |
| Battery | 5,220 mAh (≈2–6.5 h) | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Nintendo Switch 2
- +First-party Nintendo library still unmatched
- +NVIDIA DLSS on TV-out via Ampere GPU
- +Magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
- −LCD not OLED at launch
- −Premium pricing for handheld class
- −Backwards compat mostly digital
MSI Claw A1M
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
FAQ: Nintendo Switch 2 vs MSI Claw A1M
Which is better, Nintendo Switch 2 or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in library.
Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +
At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.
Does Nintendo Switch 2 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 features, Nintendo Switch 2 or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch 2 — leads on features (92 vs 74). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch 2 or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch 2 — leads on performance (84 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.