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Switch 1
80
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 1 / Pocket S Mini
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs Pocket S Mini comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (299 vs 320), screen size (6.2 vs 4.2). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at USD 299, while Pocket S Mini comes in at USD 320. 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 S MiniAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 299
USD 320
HR Rating
80
77
User Rating
90
79
Release Year
2019
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
4.2
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
78
Brightness
72
76
Controls
82
80
Durability
74
82
Ease Of Use
92
75
Ergonomics
70
72
Haptics
88
88
Hardware
82
75
OS Support
90
80
Performance
80
79
Portability
78
84
Screen Quality
76
84
Software
86
76
Speakers
72
74
Value
84
62
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
average price
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Battery
4310mAh
4700 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, microSD card slot
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
dimensions
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
167.1 x 77.85 x 18.5 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
Make
Nintendo
AYANEO
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Pocket S Mini
OS
Nintendo Switch system software
Android 14
RAM Size
4
8 / 12 / 16
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x720
1280 x 960
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
LCD, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32
128 / 256 / 512
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
weight
398 g with Joy-Con attached
305 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 1
USD 299
Not carried
Pocket S Mini
USD 320
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 190/100 · 12
Pocket S Mini79/100 · 10
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