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Switch 1
80
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 1 / Pocket 6
Verdict
Pocket 6 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs Pocket 6 comparison. Pocket 6 leads the summary view with HR rating 91 and user rating 87. Its clearest measurable advantages are software benchmark (6680 vs 0), storage (128 vs 32), price (244 vs 299). Pocket 6 is the lower-priced option at $ 244, 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.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Switch 1Nintnedo
Pocket 6Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 299
$ 244
HR Rating
80
91
User Rating
90
87
RAM Size
4
8
Release Year
2019
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
5.5
Software Benchmark
0
6680
Storage
32
128
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
80
Brightness
72
87
Controls
82
78
Durability
74
75
Ease Of Use
92
70
Ergonomics
70
75
Haptics
88
65
Hardware
82
90
OS Support
90
70
Performance
80
75
Portability
78
80
Screen Quality
76
92
Software
86
70
Speakers
72
70
Value
84
90
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
android
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16x9
average price
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Battery
4310mAh
6000mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
wi-fi, bluetooth,
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
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
Adreno 740
Make
Nintendo
Retroid
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Retroid Pocket 6
OS
Nintendo Switch system software
Android 13
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x720
1920x1080
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
AMOLED
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
yes
weight
398 g with Joy-Con attached
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 1
$ 299
Not carried
Pocket 6
$ 244
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 190/100 · 12
Pocket 687/100 · 11
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