Head to head · 2 consoles

Switch vs Switch Lite

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 Lite
Switch Lite8.1Very good
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The short verdict

Switch edges it on score

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

Switch
8.7
Switch Lite
8.1
Choose the Switch if
  • Hybrid Nintendo gaming, family gaming
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Choose the Switch Lite if
  • Cheapest Switch handheld
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theSwitch0 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theSwitch Lite2 wins
−123 gLighter in the hand275 vs 398 g
−$40.01Cheaper today$175 vs $215
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Display2 differences
Screen size
6.2" (157 mm)
5.5" (140 mm)
Resolution
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
Consoles Display Diagonal In
6.2
5.5
Display Refresh Rate
60
60
Touchscreen
1
1
Performance2 differences
RAM
4
4
Storage (max)
32
32
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 & charging4 differences
Battery Capacity Wh
16 mAh
13.6 mAh
Battery Life Max
9 mAh
7 mAh
Battery Life Min
4.5 mAh
3 mAh
Consoles Battery Capacity Wh
16 mAh
13.6 mAh
Design3 differences
Weight
398 g
275 g
Height
102
91.1
Width
239
208
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth 4.1
Hdr Support
0
0
General4 differences
Ethernet
1
0
Released
March 3, 2017
September 20, 2019
Short Name
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Lite
Subcategory
hybrid_console
handheld_console

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