Nintnedo
Switch 1
80
HR Rating
88
User Rating
Switch 1 / Switch 2
Verdict
Switch 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs Switch 2 comparison. Switch 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2019), screen size (7.9 vs 6.2). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at $299, while Switch 2 comes in at $450. 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
Switch 2Nintendo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$299
$450
HR Rating
80
88
User Rating
88
90
Release Year
2019
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
7.9
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
88
Brightness
72
92
Controls
82
92
Durability
74
90
Ease Of Use
92
98
Ergonomics
70
89
Haptics
88
96
Hardware
82
92
OS Support
90
97
Performance
80
84
Portability
78
91
Screen Quality
76
93
Software
86
97
Speakers
72
89
Value
84
88
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
4310 mAh
5220 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, HDMI through dock
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet (Dock), MicroSD Express, 3.5 mm jack
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
NVIDIA Tegra T239
dimensions
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Hybrid
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Custom NVIDIA Ampere GPU
Make
Nintendo
Nintendo
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Switch 2
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Nintendo Switch OS
RAM Size
4 GB
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD, Capacitive Touchscreen
LCD
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32 GB
256 GB
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Yes
Yes
weight
398 g with Joy-Con attached
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Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 1
$299
Not carried
Switch 2
$450
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 188/100 · 15
Switch 290/100 · 15
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