Nintnedo
Switch 1
80
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 1 / Pocket Max
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs Pocket Max comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Pocket Max is the lower-priced option at USD 230, 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
Switch 1Nintnedo
Pocket MaxMangmi
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 299
USD 230
HR Rating
80
76
User Rating
90
82
Release Year
2019
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
7.0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
80
Brightness
72
78
Controls
82
80
Durability
74
74
Ease Of Use
92
75
Ergonomics
70
87
Haptics
88
72
Hardware
82
77
OS Support
90
68
Performance
80
74
Portability
78
67
Screen Quality
76
92
Software
86
68
Speakers
72
68
Value
84
80
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
average price
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Battery
4310mAh
8000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
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
Qualcomm Adreno 650
Make
Nintendo
Mangmi
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Pocket Max
OS
Nintendo Switch system software
Android 13
RAM Size
4
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x720
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
AMOLED Touchscreen, 144 Hz
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32
Internal 128 GB, External MicroSD
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
USD 299
Not carried
Pocket Max
USD 230
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 190/100 · 12
Pocket Max82/100 · 10
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