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Nintendo Switch 2 Pack vs Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 22identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 Pack 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 Pack (102 mm vs 13.9 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 Pack has Bluetooth.

  • Platform
    • Switch 2 Pack:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2 Pack:Black
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Black, Blue, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 2 Pack:20.1 cm (7.9")
    • Switch Joy‑Con:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 2 Pack:Yes
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 2 Pack:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Joy‑Con:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch 2 Pack:256 GB
    • Switch Joy‑Con:32 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • Switch 2 Pack:Yes
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
  • Frequency band
    • Switch 2 Pack:2.4 GHz
    • Switch Joy‑Con:2.4/5 GHz

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Comparison of Switch 2 Pack, Switch Joy‑Con
84 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
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 technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsKnown for oneD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power 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
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers20.1 cm (7.9")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
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
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
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
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
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
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Noise cancelingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)6.5 h6.5 h
Charging time3 h3 h
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers13.9 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers166 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers534 g1.12 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Video game includedDiffersYesNo
Games includedKnown for oneMario Kart WorldUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery charger includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, USB Type-CHDMI
Headset includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers5220 mAh4310 mAh
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95045000
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.59 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mm

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