Head to head · 2 consoles

Switch 2 vs Switch OLED

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

Comparing 2 consoles
Switch 2
Switch 28.3Very good· Top score
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Switch OLED
Switch OLED8.2Very good
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The short verdict

Switch 2 edges it on score

The Switch 2 leads overall; pick the Switch OLED if its strengths below matter more to you.

Switch 2
8.3
Switch OLED
8.2
Choose the Switch 2 if
  • Next-gen Nintendo hybrid 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 theSwitch 21 win
+13%Larger screen7.9 vs 7 in
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Why pick theSwitch OLED2 wins
−114 gLighter in the hand420 vs 534 g
−$220Cheaper today$250 vs $470
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Display7 differences
Screen size
7.9"
7"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Consoles Display Diagonal In
7.9
7
Panel
7.9-inch LCD
7-inch OLED
Display Panel Type
LCD
OLED
Display Refresh Rate
120
60
Max Refresh Rate
60
60
Max Resolution
4K docked
1080p docked
Touchscreen
1
1
Performance6 differences
Storage (max)
256 GB
64 GB
Confidence Score
100
100
Consoles Gpu
Custom NVIDIA graphics
NVIDIA Tegra integrated graphics
Cpu Name
Custom NVIDIA processor
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Expandable Storage
1
1
GPU
Custom NVIDIA graphics
NVIDIA Tegra integrated graphics
Gpu Name
NVIDIA custom GPU
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Chipset
Custom NVIDIA processor
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Battery & charging2 differences
Battery Life Max
6.5 mAh
9 mAh
Battery Life Min
2 mAh
4.5 mAh
Design4 differences
Weight
534 g
420 g
Dimensions
10.71 in (27.2 cm)
9.53 in (24.2 cm)
Height
116
102
Width
272
242
Connectivity5 differences
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth 4.1 · wired LAN via OLED dock
Hdr Support
1
0
Ports
USB-C
USB-C
Ray Tracing Support
1
0
General6 differences
Controllers
2 Joy-Con 2 controllers
2 Joy-Con controllers
Controllers Included
2 Joy-Con 2 controllers
2 Joy-Con controllers
Max Fps
120
60
Model Number
Switch 2
Switch OLED
Released
June 5, 2025
October 8, 2021
Short Name
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch OLED

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