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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

Controller · 2017

86
/ 100
From $69
VS
Lenovo Legion Go wins by 1
Lenovo Legion Go — Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go

Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers

87
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) lands at 86 and Lenovo Legion Go at 87. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Lenovo Legion Go if…

  • ✓8.8″ QHD+ display
  • ✓Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • ✓FPS mode mouse-style controls
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the features sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on features (92 vs 84).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 86).

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 $749).

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) 86
vs
87 Lenovo Legion Go

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)
86
performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
library 0
Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
games 0
features 92
value 84
library 90

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) versus Lenovo Legion Go — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) Lenovo Legion Go
Type
Controller
—
Color
White
—
Release year
2017
—
CPU
—
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
—
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RAM
—
16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage
—
512 GB / 1 TB
Display
—
8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600
Battery
—
49.2 Wh

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White)

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)

Lenovo Legion Go

Pros
  • +8.8″ QHD+ display
  • +Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • +FPS mode mouse-style controls
Cons
  • −Heavy at 854g
  • −Battery life modest
  • −Higher resolution costs framerate

FAQ: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) vs Lenovo Legion Go

Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Lenovo Legion Go worth the price? +

At $749, Lenovo Legion Go delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or Lenovo Legion Go 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 features, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.