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Switch 1
80
HR Rating
88
User Rating
Switch 1 / RG556
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs RG556 comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (6.2 vs 5.48). RG556 is the lower-priced option at $269, while Switch 1 comes in at $299. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Switch 1Nintnedo
RG556ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$299
$269
HR Rating
80
66
User Rating
88
75
Release Year
2019
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
72
Brightness
72
61
Controls
82
69
Durability
74
71
Ease Of Use
92
63
Ergonomics
70
68
Haptics
88
48
Hardware
82
63
OS Support
90
60
Performance
80
52
Portability
78
66
Screen Quality
76
56
Software
86
64
Speakers
72
54
Value
84
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
4310 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, HDMI through dock
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
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
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Nintendo
ANBERNIC
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
RG-556
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Android 13
RAM Size
4 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD, Capacitive Touchscreen
OLED
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32 GB
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, 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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UNISOC Tiger T820
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 1
$299
Not carried
RG556
$269
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 188/100 · 15
RG55675/100 · 10
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