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Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
VS
Nintendo Switch wins by 2
MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch lands at 78 and MSI Claw A1M at 76. That puts Nintendo Switch ahead by 2 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 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

Nintendo Switch

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch leads on performance (78 vs 76).

Games

Nintendo Switch

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch leads on games (76 vs 74).

Features

Nintendo Switch

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch leads on features (76 vs 74).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $699).

Nintendo Switch 78
vs
76 MSI Claw A1M

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
games 76
features 76
value 82
MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch versus MSI Claw A1M — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch MSI Claw A1M
Release year
2017
2024

Nintendo Switch

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

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: Nintendo Switch vs MSI Claw A1M

Which is better, Nintendo Switch or MSI Claw A1M? +

Nintendo Switch scores 78 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

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

Does Nintendo Switch 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 or MSI Claw A1M? +

Nintendo Switch — leads on performance (78 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch or MSI Claw A1M? +

Nintendo Switch — leads on games (76 vs 74). Compared on the games sub-score.