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Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort vs Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 22identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort has 33 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (272 mm vs 239 mm). The Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con has 88.1 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort (102 mm vs 13.9 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort has Bluetooth.

  • Platform
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:Black
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Black, Blue, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:20.1 cm (7.9")
    • Switch Joy‑Con:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:Yes
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Joy‑Con:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:256 GB
    • Switch Joy‑Con:32 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:MicroSD Express
    • Switch Joy‑Con:MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
  • Bluetooth
    • Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort:Yes
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No

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Comparison of Switch 2 & Switch Sports Resort, Switch Joy‑Con
86 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of games includedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Tegra 4
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source768 MHz
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MB
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue, Red
Gaming control function buttonsKnown for oneD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button, Capture buttonUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.1 cm (7.9")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)Unknown — not stated by the source
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
External display resolutionKnown for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneFlashUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers256 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD ExpressMicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 GHz2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Noise cancelingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one19 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one2.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers13.9 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers534 g1.12 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Video game includedDiffersYesNo
Games includedKnown for oneNintendo Switch Sports ResortUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, USB Type-CHDMI
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5220 mAh4310 mAh
Logistics data2 differ
Country of originDiffersJapanChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450000095045000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers220 mm95 mm
Package heightDiffers108 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers1.66 kg1.59 kg
Package widthDiffers231 mm350 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source

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