Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch OLED

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 28identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 192 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch OLED (256 GB vs 64 GB). The Nintendo Switch OLED has 2.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 (9 h vs 6.5 h). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 30 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch OLED (272 mm vs 242 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in camera. Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch OLED.

  • Platform
    • Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch OLED:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2:Black
    • Switch OLED:White
  • Display
    • Switch 2:LCD
    • Switch OLED:OLED
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
    • Switch OLED:17.8 cm (7")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch OLED:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch 2:256 GB
    • Switch OLED:64 GB
  • Frequency band
    • Switch 2:2.45 GHz
    • Switch OLED:2.4/5 GHz
  • Built-in camera
    • Switch 2:Yes
    • Switch OLED:No

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Comparison of Switch 2, Switch OLED
71 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Custom Tegra
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 source4096 MB
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motion sensorKnown 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
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power buttonD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Options button
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Volume controlButtonsButtons
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
DisplayDiffersLCDOLED
Display diagonalDiffers20.1 cm (7.9")17.8 cm (7")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceeMMC
Built-in memory capacityDiffers256 GB64 GB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Frequency bandDiffers2.45 GHz2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h9 h
Charging time3 h3 h
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known 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 mm242 mm
DepthDiffers139 mm13.9 mm
HeightDiffers166 mm102 mm
WeightDiffers534 g420 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedNoNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMI, USB Type-CAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers5220 mAh4310 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one9504500000Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers220 mm260 mm
Package heightDiffers107 mm100 mm
Package widthDiffers220 mm210 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source

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