Head to head · 2 consoles

Switch vs Switch OLED

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 consoles
Switch
Switch8.7Very good· Top score
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Switch OLED
Switch OLED8.2Very good
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The short verdict

Switch edges it on score

The Switch leads overall; pick the Switch OLED if its strengths below matter more to you.

Switch
8.7
Switch OLED
8.2
Choose the Switch if
  • Hybrid Nintendo gaming, family gaming
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Choose the Switch OLED if
  • Best Switch screen, handheld/tabletop Nintendo gaming
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theSwitch2 wins
−22 gLighter in the hand398 vs 420 g
−$34.98Cheaper today$215 vs $250
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Why pick theSwitch OLED0 wins
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Display3 differences
Screen size
—
7"
Resolution
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
Consoles Display Diagonal In
6.2
7
Display Panel Type
LCD
OLED
Display Refresh Rate
60
60
Max Refresh Rate
60
60
Max Resolution
1080p docked
1080p docked
Touchscreen
1
1
Performance3 differences
RAM
4
4
Storage (max)
32
64 GB
Cpu Name
NVIDIA Tegra X1 / X1+
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Expandable Storage
1
1
Gpu Name
NVIDIA Maxwell
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Ram Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Battery & charging
Battery Capacity Wh
16 mAh
16 mAh
Battery Life Max
9 mAh
9 mAh
Battery Life Min
4.5 mAh
4.5 mAh
Consoles Battery Capacity Wh
16 mAh
16 mAh
Design2 differences
Weight
398 g
420 g
Width
239
242
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth 4.1
Hdr Support
0
0
General2 differences
Released
March 3, 2017
October 8, 2021
Short Name
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch OLED

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