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Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo · Released October 8, 2021

Switch OLED

The Switch OLED has the best original-Switch screen, a better kickstand and a dock with Ethernet.

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Buying call

Buy the Switch OLED if you want the original Switch library on a vivid 7-inch OLED screen and don't need Switch 2 games: reviewers praised the screen's perfect blacks, the louder speakers, the wide adjustable kickstand, 64GB of storage and a dock with an Ethernet port. Skip it if you plan to buy new Nintendo releases for years, because Switch 2 exclusives won't run on it. Resolution is still 720p handheld and 1080p on a TV, and performance is the same as the original Switch.

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Key specs
Storage
64 GB
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Size
7" (178 mm)
Resolution
1280x720
Performance
GPU
NVIDIA Tegra integrated graphics
Storage
64 GB
Body
Weight
14.8 oz (420 g)
Dimensions
242 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display7" (178 mm)OLED
RAM / storage64 GB
Weight14.8 oz (420 g)242 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Switch OLED if you want the original Switch library on a vivid 7-inch OLED screen and don't need Switch 2 games: reviewers praised the screen's perfect blacks, the louder speakers, the wide adjustable kickstand, 64GB of storage and a dock with an Ethernet port. Skip it if you plan to buy new Nintendo releases for years, because Switch 2 exclusives won't run on it. Resolution is still 720p handheld and 1080p on a TV, and performance is the same as the original Switch.

Best for

Best Switch screen, handheld/tabletop Nintendo gaming

Not for

Anyone who wants Switch 2 exclusives or sharper TV graphics.

Main strengthVivid 7-inch OLED screen
Main weaknessCan't play Switch 2 exclusives
Reasons to buy
Vivid 7-inch OLED screen
Wide, adjustable kickstand
Dock adds an Ethernet port
Louder, better speakers
Reasons to avoid
Can't play Switch 2 exclusives
720p handheld resolution
Same performance as the original Switch
Measured view8.2/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

40 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Screen size
7″
Touchscreen
1
Display Panel Type
OLED
Display Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Hdr Support
0
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Max Resolution
1080p docked
GPU
NVIDIA Tegra integrated graphics
Confidence Score
100
Gpu Name
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Cpu Name
NVIDIA customized Tegra
Battery Capacity Wh
16 mAh
Battery Life Max
9
Battery Life Min
4.5
Ports
USB-C, HDMI via dock, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 5
Ray Tracing Support
0
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
eMMC
Ram Type
LPDDR4
Chipset
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
RAM
4 GB
Subcategory
hybrid_console
Short Name
Nintendo Switch OLED
Dimensions
9.53 in (24.2 cm)
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.1
Model Number
Switch OLED
Release Date
October 8, 2021
Storage
64 GB
Depth
13.9
Width
242
Height
102
Ekit Post Views Count
4
Controllers
2 Joy-Con controllers
Max Fps
60
Controllers Included
2 Joy-Con controllers
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, wired LAN via OLED dock
Product Status
Current
Ethernet
1
Launch Price Usd
349
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