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Victrix Pro BFG (Black) — Controller · 2022
Victrix

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)

Controller · 2022

84
/ 100
From $179
VS
Victrix Pro BFG (Black) wins by 8
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Victrix Pro BFG (Black) lands at 84 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Victrix Pro BFG (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Victrix Pro BFG (Black) 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) leads on performance (84 vs 76).

Games

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) leads on games (86 vs 74).

Features

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) leads on features (82 vs 74).

Value for money

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) more score per dollar ($179 vs $699).

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) 84
vs
76 MSI Claw A1M

Score breakdown

Victrix Pro BFG (Black)
84
performance 84
games 86
features 82
value 82
MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) versus MSI Claw A1M — full spec comparison
Spec Victrix Pro BFG (Black) MSI Claw A1M
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
—
Release year
2022
2024

Victrix Pro BFG (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)

MSI Claw A1M

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

FAQ: Victrix Pro BFG (Black) vs MSI Claw A1M

Which is better, Victrix Pro BFG (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Victrix Pro BFG (Black) worth the price? +

At $179, Victrix Pro BFG (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in games.

Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.

Does Victrix Pro BFG (Black) 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, Victrix Pro BFG (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) — leads on performance (84 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Victrix Pro BFG (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Victrix Pro BFG (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.