Nintendo
Switch 2
91
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 2 / Switch 1
Verdict
Switch 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 2 vs Switch 1 comparison. Switch 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 91 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are storage (256 vs 32), ram size (12 vs 4), release year (2025 vs 2019). 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.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Switch 2Nintendo
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 450
$ 299
HR Rating
91
80
User Rating
90
90
RAM Size
12
4
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
7.9
6.2
Storage
256
32
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
88
74
Brightness
92
72
Controls
92
82
Durability
90
74
Ease Of Use
98
92
Ergonomics
89
70
Haptics
96
88
Hardware
92
82
OS Support
97
90
Performance
84
80
Portability
91
78
Screen Quality
93
76
Software
97
86
Speakers
89
72
Value
88
84
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5220mAh
4310mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet (Dock), microSD Express, 3.5mm jack
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
CPU
NVIDIA Tegra T239
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Form Factor
Hybrid
Horizontal
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Ampere GPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Make
Nintendo
Nintendo
Model
Switch 2
Switch HAC-001(-01)
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Nintendo Switch system software
RAM Type
DDR5X
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
1280x720
Screen Type
LCD
LCD capacitive touchscreen
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
true
yes
average price
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dimensions
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239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
Software Benchmark
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0
weight
—
398 g with Joy-Con attached
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 2
$ 450
Not carried
Switch 1
$ 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 290/100 · 13
Switch 190/100 · 12
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