Here’s how the new OLED Nintendo Switch compares to its predecessors

 

 

Size

Approximately 4-inches high, 9.4 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached) 4-inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached)  Approximately 3.6-inches high, 8.2-inches long, and .55 inches deep  

 

Weight

 Approximately 0.66 lbs (Approximately 0.88 lbs when Joy-Con controllers are attached) Approximately 0.71 lbs (Approximately 0.93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached) Approximately 0.61 lbs  

 

Screen

Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720 Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0-inch OLED screen / 1280 x 720 Capacitive touch screen / 5.5-inch LCD / 1280 x 720 resolution  

 

CPU/GPU

Nvidia Custom Tegra processor Nvidia Custom Tegra processor Nvidia Custom Tegra processor  

 

Storage

32GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). 64GB Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).  

 

Wireless / LAN

Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)(*) Bluetooth 4.1 (*In TV mode, Nintendo Switch systems can be connected with a wired LAN adapter – sold separately) Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near field communication)  

 

Video output

Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in tabletop mode and handheld mode Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes Up to 720p via built-in screen  

 

Audio output

Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode  

 

Speakers

Stereo Stereo Stereo  

 

USB connector

USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock. USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock. USB Type-C Used for charging only.  

 

Headphone/mic jack

3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)  

 

Game card slot

Nintendo Switch game cards Nintendo Switch game cards Nintendo Switch game cards  

 

microSD card slot

Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update. Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update. Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards.  

 

Sensor

Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor Accelerometer / gyroscope  

 

Internal battery

Lithium-ion battery/4310mAh Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh  

 

Battery life

Approx. 2.5 to 6.5 hours Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours Approximately 3.0 to 7.0 hours  

 

Charging time

Approximately 3 hours Approximately 3 hours