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Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite

9.06 in
4.02 in
Nintendo Switch Portable Game Console
Nintendo Switch
8.19 in
3.59 in
Nintendo Switch Lite Portable Game Console
Nintendo Switch Lite
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
78
4.2 out of 5
22 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
63 %
3 stars
4 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
16
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
51
4.2 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
5 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
3 %
54
4.0 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %

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Technical details

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
CPU clock speed768.0 MHz768.0 MHz

Display

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size6.2 in5.5 in
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Screen resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
Touch displaynoyes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Second displaynono

Camera

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Built-in camerayesno

Dimensions

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Height4.02 in3.59 in
Width9.06 in8.19 in
Depth0.55 in0.55 in
Weight10.55 oz9.7 oz

Design

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Colour of product
  • Black,Blue,Grey
  • Black,Blue,Red
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Red
  • Blue,Grey,Red
  • Green,Grey,Red
  • Grey
  • Grey,Red
  • Grey
  • Turquoise
  • Yellow
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function keysD-pad
  • D-pad
  • Home
Analog thumbsticksyesyes
Shoulder buttonsyesyes
Volume controlDigitalButtons

Storage

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Internal storage400 MB32 GB
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • SDIO
Maximum memory card size20000.0 GB2000.0 GB
Built-in optical driveyesno

Audio properties

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Number of built-in speakers22

Features

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Motion sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes
Accelerometeryesyes
Video game includedyesno

Connectivity

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
WiFiyesyes
Wireless networking standard802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
USByesyes
USB connector type
  • Micro-USB A
  • USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Bluetoothnoyes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone output11

Power

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch Lite
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity4310.0 mAh3750.0 mAh
Charging time3.0 h3.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
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          Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite - User Opinions

          • hue
            over 1 year ago
            The key difference is in the fundamental use of each Switch. The standard Nintendo Switch can be used either connected to your TV (or another display) in a supplied dock or as a handheld or stand on a tabletop using its own display, while the Switch Lite can be used only as a handheld.Apr 19, 2022
          • rudolf
            over 1 year ago
            The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Lite are both part of Nintendo's Switch lineup of video game consoles, but there are some key differences between them. One key difference is that the Switch is a hybrid console that can be played at home or on-the-go, while the Switch Lite is a dedicated handheld console that cannot be connected to a TV. Another difference is the controller design, with the Switch having detachable Joy-Cons and the Switch Lite having built-in controllers. Other differences include screen size, battery life, and color options. These differences may be important to consider when choosing between the two models.
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          Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite - Editorial Reviews (3)

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