Nintnedo
Switch 1
80
HR Rating
88
User Rating
Switch 1 / G CLOUD
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs G CLOUD comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (299 vs 300). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at $299, while G CLOUD comes in at $300. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Switch 1Nintnedo
G CLOUDLogitech, Tencent
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$299
$300
HR Rating
80
67
User Rating
88
74
Release Year
2019
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
70
Brightness
72
62
Controls
82
71
Durability
74
73
Ease Of Use
92
65
Ergonomics
70
68
Haptics
88
52
Hardware
82
68
OS Support
90
63
Performance
80
57
Portability
78
64
Screen Quality
76
60
Software
86
66
Speakers
72
57
Value
84
59
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
4310 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, HDMI through dock
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Kryo 465 Gold (Cortex-A76) / Kryo 465 Silver (Cortex-A55) 2x / 6x
dimensions
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 618
Make
Nintendo
Logitech
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
G CLOUD
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Android 11
RAM Size
4 GB
3 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD, Capacitive Touchscreen
IPS
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32 GB
Internal 64 GB UFS, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Yes
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
398 g with Joy-Con attached
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System on a Chip (SoC)
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 1
$299
Not carried
G CLOUD
$300
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 188/100 · 15
G CLOUD74/100 · 11
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