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Switch 1
80
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 1 / Pocket S2
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 1 vs Pocket S2 comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (299 vs 439). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at USD 299, while Pocket S2 comes in at USD 439. 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 S2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 299
USD 439
HR Rating
80
72
User Rating
90
Not rated
RAM Size
4
8
Release Year
2019
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
6.2
6.3
Storage
32
128
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
74
Not rated
Brightness
72
Not rated
Controls
82
Not rated
Durability
74
Not rated
Ease Of Use
92
Not rated
Ergonomics
70
Not rated
Haptics
88
Not rated
Hardware
82
Not rated
OS Support
90
Not rated
Performance
80
Not rated
Portability
78
Not rated
Screen Quality
76
Not rated
Software
86
Not rated
Speakers
72
Not rated
Value
84
Not rated
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
8000mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
CPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
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 A33
Make
Nintendo
AYANEO
Model
Switch HAC-001(-01)
Pocket S2
OS
Nintendo Switch system software
Android 14
RAM Type
DDR4
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280x720
2560×1440
Screen Type
LCD capacitive touchscreen
IPS
Software Benchmark
0
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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
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Pocket S2
USD 439
Not carried
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Overall user rating
Switch 190/100 · 12
Pocket S2No ratings
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