Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch V3

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 26identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch V3 (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch V3 has 2.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch 2 (9 h vs 6.5 h). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 33 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch V3 (272 mm vs 239 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch V3 has built-in microphone. Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch V3.

  • Platform
    • Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
    • Switch V3:Nintendo Switch
  • Product colour
    • Switch 2:Black
    • Switch V3:Black, Blue, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
    • Switch V3:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch V3:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch 2:256 GB
    • Switch V3:32 GB
  • Built-in microphone
    • Switch 2:No
    • Switch V3:Yes
  • Battery life (max)
    • Switch 2:6.5 h
    • Switch V3:9 h
  • Width
    • Switch 2:272 mm
    • Switch V3:239 mm

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Comparison of Switch 2, Switch V3
69 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo Switch 2Nintendo Switch
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motion 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 colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue, Red
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power buttonD-pad
Analog thumbsticksKnown 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
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.1 cm (7.9")15.8 cm (6.2")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers256 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceeMMC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Frequency bandKnown for one2.45 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 microphoneDiffersNoYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h9 h
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers139 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers166 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers534 g1.12 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Battery charger 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 data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450000095045000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers220 mm95 mm
Package heightDiffers107 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg1.54 kg
Package widthDiffers220 mm350 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source

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