Product comparison · 2 portable game consoles

Nintendo Switch portable game console vs Nintendo Switch 2

46specifications compared
23differ
23identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

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

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

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Comparison of Switch, Switch 2
70 specifications	A Nintendo Switch portable game console Model Switch View product	B Nintendo Switch 2 View product
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffers	Nintendo Switch	Nintendo Switch 2
Processor frequencyKnown for one	768 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	4000 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motion sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Gaming control function buttonsDiffers	D-pad	D-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Analog thumbsticksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Shoulder buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Reflex vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Detachable control elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	15.8 cm (6.2")	20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Second displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Built-in memory capacityDiffers	32 GB	256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Built-in optical driveKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Frequency bandDiffers	2.4/5 GHz	2.45 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in microphoneDiffers	Yes	No
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Battery
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	239 mm	272 mm
DepthDiffers	102 mm	139 mm
HeightDiffers	14 mm	166 mm
WeightDiffers	1.12 kg	534 g
Packaging content1 differ
Battery charger includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	HDMI	HDMI, USB Type-C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4310 mAh	5220 mAh
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers	95045000	9504500000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	95 mm	220 mm
Package heightDiffers	200 mm	107 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.59 kg	1.7 kg
Package widthDiffers	350 mm	220 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, UKCA

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