Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
2021
86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
86
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nintendo Switch OLED 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
Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs 86 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch OLED
86 performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch OLED | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2017 |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
Nintendo Switch OLED
Pros
- +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
- +Store ecosystem
- +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
- −Storage expansion pricey
- −Dashboard UX ages
- −Subscription required for online
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
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: Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +
At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
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 OLED 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.