Nintendo Switch Lite
2019
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Lite lands at 78 and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) at 86. That puts Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch Lite if…
- ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- ✓Store ecosystem
- ✓Cross-gen compatibility
Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Lite | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
Nintendo Switch Lite
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
- +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: Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Lite or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch Lite worth the price? +
At $199, Nintendo Switch Lite delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.
Is Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch Lite or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) 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.