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Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
VS
SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) wins by 4
SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) — Controller · 2021
SCUF

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Controller · 2021

82
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch lands at 78 and SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) at 82. That puts SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Games

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) leads on games (86 vs 76).

Performance

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) leads on performance (82 vs 78).

Features

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) leads on features (80 vs 76).

Value for money

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) more score per dollar ($229 vs $299).

Nintendo Switch 78
vs
82 SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82
SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)
82
performance 82
games 86
features 80
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch versus SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)
Release year
2017
2021
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
Black

Nintendo Switch

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

SCUF Reflex Pro (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 vs SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)

Which is better, Nintendo Switch or SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)? +

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

Is SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) worth the price? +

At $229, SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in games.

Does Nintendo Switch or SCUF Reflex Pro (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.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch or SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)? +

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 76). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch or SCUF Reflex Pro (Black)? +

SCUF Reflex Pro (Black) — leads on performance (82 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.