Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 46identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 0.05 GHz more frequency band than the Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World (2.45 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 125.1 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World (139 mm vs 13.9 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in camera. Only the Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World has built-in microphone. Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC on the Nintendo Switch 2, MicroSD Express on the Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World.

  • Frequency band
    • Switch 2:2.45 GHz
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:2.4 GHz
  • Built-in camera
    • Switch 2:Yes
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:No
  • Built-in microphone
    • Switch 2:No
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:Yes
  • Depth
    • Switch 2:139 mm
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:13.9 mm
  • Video game included
    • Switch 2:No
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:Yes
  • Country of origin
    • Switch 2:China
    • Switch 2 & Mario Kart World:Japan

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Comparison of Switch 2, Switch 2 & Mario Kart World
75 specifications
Performanceidentical
PlatformNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch 2
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power buttonD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button, Capture button
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Shoulder buttonsYesYes
Volume controlButtonsButtons
Reflex vibrationYesYes
Detachable control elementsYesYes
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal20.1 cm (7.9")20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
External display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Storage1 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Built-in memory capacity256 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSD Express
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Frequency bandDiffers2.45 GHz2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Built-in microphoneDiffersNoYes
Noise cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Poweridentical
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (max)6.5 h6.5 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width272 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers139 mm13.9 mm
Height166 mm166 mm
Weight534 g534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedDiffersNoYes
Games includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMario Kart World
AC adapter includedYesYes
Battery charger includedYesYes
Cables includedHDMI, USB Type-CHDMI, USB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity5220 mAh5220 mAh
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originDiffersChinaJapan
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one9504500000Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, UKCACE, UKCA
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one107 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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