Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
Controller · 2017
MSI Claw A1M
2024
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) lands at 86 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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 testPerformance
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the performance sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on performance (86 vs 76).
Games
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the games sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on games (86 vs 74).
Features
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Compared on the features sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) leads on features (84 vs 74).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) | MSI Claw A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2017 | 2024 |
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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 Switch Pro Controller (White) vs MSI Claw A1M
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +
At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (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 performance, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on performance (86 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or MSI Claw A1M? +
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.