Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Switch 1
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Switch 1 comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Chromatic is the lower-priced option at USD 199, while Switch 1 comes in at USD 299. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 199
USD 299
HR Rating
80
80
User Rating
79
90
Release Year
2024
2019
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
74
Brightness
75
72
Controls
75
82
Durability
90
74
Ease Of Use
90
92
Ergonomics
90
70
Haptics
Not rated
88
Hardware
95
82
OS Support
80
90
Performance
Not rated
80
Portability
70
78
Screen Quality
90
76
Software
80
86
Speakers
85
72
Value
50
84
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
16:9
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
Make
ModRetro
Nintendo
Model
Modretro
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
average price
—
—
Battery
—
4310mAh
Connectivity
—
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
CPU
—
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
dimensions
—
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
GPU
—
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
OS
—
Nintendo Switch system software
RAM Size
—
4
RAM Type
—
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1280x720
Screen Size (Inches)
—
6.2
Screen Type
—
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Software Benchmark
—
0
Storage
—
32
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
yes
weight
—
398 g with Joy-Con attached
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
USD 199
None listed
Not carried
Switch 1
USD 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Switch 190/100 · 12
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