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Nintendo Switch portable game console vs Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 23identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch portable game console has 19 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle (239 mm vs 220 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle has 118 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (220 mm vs 102 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch portable game console has built-in camera.

  • Platform
    • Switch portable game console:Nintendo Switch
    • Switch 2 Bundle:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Product colour
    • Switch portable game console:Grey
    • Switch 2 Bundle:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch portable game console:15.8 cm (6.2")
    • Switch 2 Bundle:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch portable game console:No
    • Switch 2 Bundle:Yes
  • Display resolution
    • Switch portable game console:1280 x 720 pixels
    • Switch 2 Bundle:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Switch portable game console:32 GB
    • Switch 2 Bundle:256 GB
  • Frequency band
    • Switch portable game console:2.4/5 GHz
    • Switch 2 Bundle:2.45 GHz
  • USB connector type
    • Switch portable game console:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
    • Switch 2 Bundle:USB Type-C

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Comparison of Switch, Switch 2 Bundle
75 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Parental controlYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one768 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one4000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Motion sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-padD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display3 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers15.8 cm (6.2")20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Second displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers32 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Frequency bandDiffers2.4/5 GHz2.45 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMIYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputs11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — 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
WidthDiffers239 mm220 mm
DepthDiffers102 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm107 mm
WeightDiffers1.12 kg534.44 g
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD
Cables includedDiffersHDMIHDMI, USB Type-C
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Video game includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4310 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450009504500000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers95 mm413 mm
Package heightDiffers200 mm206 mm
Package weightDiffers1.59 kg2.24 kg
Package widthDiffers350 mm305 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA

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