Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con vs Nintendo Switch V2 2019

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 43identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch V2 2019 has 2.5 h more battery life (max) than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (9 h vs 6.5 h). The Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con has 0.05 kg more package weight than the Nintendo Switch V2 2019 (1.59 kg vs 1.54 kg). Only the Nintendo Switch V2 2019 has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch V2 2019 has Bluetooth. USB connector type: USB Type-A, USB Type-C on the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con, USB Type-C on the Nintendo Switch V2 2019.

  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
    • Switch V2 2019:Yes
  • Bluetooth
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
    • Switch V2 2019:Yes
  • USB connector type
    • Switch Joy‑Con:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
    • Switch V2 2019:USB Type-C
  • Battery life (max)
    • Switch Joy‑Con:6.5 h
    • Switch V2 2019:9 h
  • Package weight
    • Switch Joy‑Con:1.59 kg
    • Switch V2 2019:1.54 kg

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Comparison of Switch Joy‑Con, Switch V2 2019
62 specifications
Performanceidentical
PlatformNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Processor modelKnown for oneNVIDIA Tegra 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one768 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one400 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerYesYes
Motion sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, Blue, RedBlack, Blue, Red
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD-pad
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Display1 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal15.8 cm (6.2")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Second displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Storage1 differ
Built-in memory capacity32 GB32 GB
Built-in optical driveNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4/5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackYesYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Power1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h9 h
Charging time3 h3 h
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width239 mm239 mm
Depth102 mm102 mm
Height14 mm14 mm
Weight1.12 kg1.12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Video game includedNoNo
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedHDMIHDMI
User guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity4310 mAh4310 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) code9504500095045000
Packaging data1 differ
Package depth95 mm95 mm
Package height200 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers1.59 kg1.54 kg
Package width350 mm350 mm

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