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