Switch 2 / Switch 1

Verdict

Switch 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Switch 2 vs Switch 1 comparison. Switch 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 88 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2019), screen size (7.9 vs 6.2). Switch 1 is the lower-priced option at $299, while Switch 2 comes in at $450. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

Nintendo
Switch 2
Switch 2
88
HR Rating
90
User Rating
Nintnedo
Switch 1
Switch 1
80
HR Rating
88
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Switch 2Nintendo
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$450
$299
HR Rating
88
80
User Rating
90
88
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
7.9
6.2
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
88
74
Brightness
92
72
Controls
92
82
Durability
90
74
Ease Of Use
98
92
Ergonomics
89
70
Haptics
96
88
Hardware
92
82
OS Support
97
90
Performance
84
80
Portability
91
78
Screen Quality
93
76
Software
97
86
Speakers
89
72
Value
88
84
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
5220 mAh
4310 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C, Ethernet (Dock), MicroSD Express, 3.5 mm jack
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, MicroSD card slot, HDMI through dock
CPU
NVIDIA Tegra T239
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Form Factor
Hybrid
Horizontal
GPU
Custom NVIDIA Ampere GPU
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Make
Nintendo
Nintendo
Model
Switch 2
Switch HAC-001(-01)
OS
Nintendo Switch OS
Nintendo Switch OS
RAM Size
12 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR5X
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
Screen Type
LCD
LCD, Capacitive Touchscreen
Storage
256 GB
32 GB
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Yes
Yes
dimensions
—
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
Software Benchmark
—
0
weight
—
398 g with Joy-Con attached

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Switch 2
$450
Not carried
Switch 1
$299
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Switch 2
90/100 · 15
Switch 1
88/100 · 15

Comments

Tevis

Switch 2 rocks🤘 Big fan

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