Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console

43specifications compared
18differ
25identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 33.2 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console (272 mm vs 238.8 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 125 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console (139 mm vs 14 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console has built-in microphone. Only the Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console has video game included.

Platform
- Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch+Arms portable game console:Nintendo Switch
Product colour
- Switch 2:Black
- Switch+Arms portable game console:Blue, Grey, Red
Volume control
- Switch 2:Buttons
- Switch+Arms portable game console:Digital
Display diagonal
- Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
- Switch+Arms portable game console:15.8 cm (6.2")
Display resolution
- Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Switch+Arms portable game console:1280 x 720 pixels
Built-in memory capacity
- Switch 2:256 GB
- Switch+Arms portable game console:32 GB
USB connector type
- Switch 2:USB Type-C
- Switch+Arms portable game console:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
Built-in microphone
- Switch 2:No
- Switch+Arms portable game console:Yes

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Comparison of Switch 2, Switch+Arms
71 specifications	A Nintendo Switch 2 View product	B Nintendo Switch+Arms portable game console Model Switch+Arms View product
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffers	Nintendo Switch 2	Nintendo Switch
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	768 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 MB
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motion sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Blue, Grey, Red
Gaming control technology	Analogue / Digital	Analogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button	D-pad
Analog thumbsticks	Yes	Yes
Shoulder buttons	Yes	Yes
Volume controlDiffers	Buttons	Digital
Reflex vibrationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable control elementsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	20.1 cm (7.9")	15.8 cm (6.2")
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Second displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers	256 GB	32 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size	2 TB	2 TB
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Frequency bandKnown for one	2.45 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneDiffers	No	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Built-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)	6.5 h	6.5 h
Charging time	3 h	3 h
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	272 mm	238.8 mm
DepthDiffers	139 mm	14 mm
HeightDiffers	166 mm	102 mm
WeightDiffers	534 g	299 g
Packaging content2 differ
Video game includedDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Battery charger includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI, USB Type-C	HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Games includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arms
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	5220 mAh	4310 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	9504500000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	107 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	CE, UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source

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