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Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — Controller · 2020
Microsoft

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Controller · 2020

82
/ 100
From $59
VS
Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) wins by 6
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) lands at 82 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xbox Wireless Controller (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

Games

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) leads on games (86 vs 74).

Performance

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) leads on performance (82 vs 76).

Features

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) leads on features (80 vs 74).

Value for money

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) more score per dollar ($59 vs $699).

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) 82
vs
76 MSI Claw A1M

Score breakdown

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black)
82
performance 82
games 86
features 80
value 82
MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) versus MSI Claw A1M — full spec comparison
Spec Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) MSI Claw A1M
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
—
Release year
2020
2024

Xbox Wireless 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)

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: Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) vs MSI Claw A1M

Which is better, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) worth the price? +

At $59, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Xbox Wireless Controller (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 games, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) or MSI Claw A1M? +

Xbox Wireless Controller (Black) — leads on performance (82 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.