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Nintendo Switch portable game console vs Nintendo Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 26identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera 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 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera (239 mm vs 220 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera has 118 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (220 mm vs 102 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch portable game console has built-in camera.

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

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Comparison of Switch, Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza + Switch 2 Camera
79 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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
External display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Second displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
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 GHz2.4 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
USB ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Noise cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Battery life (max)6.5 h6.5 h
Charging time3 h3 h
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
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 kg534.41 g
Packaging content1 differ
Video game includedNoNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIHDMI, USB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers4310 mAh5220 mAh
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450009504500000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers95 mm413 mm
Package heightDiffers200 mm206 mm
Package weightDiffers1.59 kg2.27 kg
Package widthDiffers350 mm305 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA

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