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Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch portable game console vs Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 22identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 224 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (256 GB vs 32 GB). The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 33 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (272 mm vs 239 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has 37 mm more depth than the Nintendo Switch portable game console (139 mm vs 102 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 + Switch 2 Pro Controller has touchscreen. Only the Nintendo Switch portable game console has built-in camera.

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

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Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one768 MHz
Processor coresKnown for one8
Internal memoryKnown for one4000 MB
Motion sensorKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-padD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYes
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYes
Volume controlKnown for oneButtons
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneYes
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.8 cm (6.2")20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Second displayKnown for oneNo
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers32 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
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 one4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-in
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYes
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one12 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one2.5 W
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for one3 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers239 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers102 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers14 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers1.12 kg534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIHDMI, USB Type-C
Video game includedKnown for oneNo
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers950450009504 5000 00
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers95 mm413 mm
Package heightDiffers200 mm206 mm
Package weightDiffers1.59 kg604 g
Package widthDiffers350 mm305 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, UKCA
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one4310 mAh

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