Nintendo
Switch 2
91
HR Rating
90
User Rating
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Switch 2 / WIN 5
Verdict
Switch 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 2 vs WIN 5 comparison. Switch 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 91 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (449.99 vs 2399), screen size (7.9 vs 7.0). Switch 2 is the lower-priced option at $450, while WIN 5 comes in at $2.399. 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
WIN 5GPD
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$450
$2.399
HR Rating
91
86
User Rating
90
88
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7.9
7.0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
88
78
Brightness
92
88
Controls
92
90
Durability
90
84
Ease Of Use
98
82
Ergonomics
89
85
Haptics
96
86
Hardware
92
91
OS Support
97
85
Performance
84
97
Portability
91
94
Screen Quality
93
90
Software
97
88
Speakers
89
84
Value
88
68
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5220mAh
80 Wh (swappable)
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet (Dock), microSD Express, 3.5mm jack
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm jack
CPU
NVIDIA Tegra T239
AMD Zen 5, 16 cores / 32 threads, 3.0-5.1 GHz
Form Factor
Hybrid
Horizontal
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Ampere GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
Make
Nintendo
GPD
Model
Switch 2
WIN 5
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Windows 11
RAM Size
12
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
DDR5X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
LCD
LTPS touchscreen, 120 Hz
Storage
256
1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB
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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267 x 111 x 24 mm
weight
—
565 g without battery
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 2
$450
Not carried
WIN 5
$2.399
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Switch 290/100 · 13
WIN 588/100 · 10
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