Nintendo has finally announced its latest iteration on the Nintendo Switch — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model.
If you're after the real nitty gritty technical differences between the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the existing Switch models, you've come to the right place.
In this Switch OLED guide, we'll compare the available numbers of each model of Nintendo Switch, from the exact dimensions of the Switch consoles to their weight, audio/visual output capabilities and battery life.
If you're looking for more photos of the new Nintendo console, check out our Nintendo Switch OLED gallery.
Nintendo Switch OLED / Standard Switch / Switch Lite Technical Specifications Comparison
The chart below presents the full tech specs for all three Nintendo Switch consoles, as detailed on Nintendo's official website.
We've highlighted the new features of the Switch OLED model compared to the older model and the handheld-only Switch Lite. We will update any missing information as soon as it becomes available.
| Nintendo Switch (standard) | Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) (NEW) | Nintendo Switch Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Approximately 4 inches high, 9.4 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached) | 4 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached) | Approximately 3.6 inches high, 8.2 inches long, and .55 inches deep |
| Weight | Approximately .66 lbs (Approximately .88 lbs when Joy-Con controllers are attached) |
Approximately .71 lbs (Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached) |
Approx. .61 lbs |
| Screen | Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720 | Multi-touch capacitive touch screen / 7.0 inch OLED screen / 1280×720 | Capacitive touch screen / 5.5 inch LCD / 1280×720 resolution |
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor | NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor | NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor |
| Storage | 32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). | 64 GB Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). |
32 GB of internal storage, a portion of which is reserved for use by the system. Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately). |
| Wireless / LAN | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)(*) Bluetooth 4.1 (*In TV mode, Nintendo Switch systems can be connected with a wired LAN adapter – sold separately) |
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1 LAN available through new dock — see below |
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC (near field communication) |
| Video output | Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in tabletop mode and handheld mode |
Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes |
Up to 720p via built-in screen |
| Audio output | Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode |
Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode |
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| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB connector | USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock. |
USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock. |
USB Type-C Used for charging only. |
| Headphone/mic jack | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard) |
| Game card slot | Nintendo Switch game cards | Nintendo Switch game cards | Nintendo Switch game cards |
| microSD card slot | Compatible with microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update. |
Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update. |
Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An Internet connection is required to perform this system update. |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor | Accelerometer / gyroscope |
| Operating environment | 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity | 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity | 41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity |
| Internal battery | Lithium-ion battery/4310mAh | Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh | Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 3570mAh |
| Battery life | Model number: HAC-001 (product serial number starts with “XAW”) Approx. 2.5 to 6.5 hours *The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 3 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Model number: HAC-001(-01) – Available starting in mid-August 2019 (product serial number starts with “XKW”) Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours *The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. |
Approximately 4.5 – 9 hours The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. |
Model number: HDH-001 Approx. 3.0 to 7.0 hours *The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. |
| Charging time | Approximately 3 hours *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode |
Approximately 3 hours *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode |
Approx. 3 hours *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode |
Nintendo Switch OLED vs. Standard Switch – Dock comparison
The new model Switch has a slightly different dock to the standard model — here are the differences:
| Nintendo Switch dock (standard) | Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port (NEW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.8 inches long, and 2.12 inches deep | Approximately 4.1 inches high, 6.9 inches long, and 2.0 inches deep |
| Weight | Approximately .72 lbs | Approximately .69 lbs |
| Output | USB Port (USB 2.0 compatible) x2 on the side, 1 on the back System connector AC adapter port HDMI port |
USB Port (USB 2.0 compatible) x2 on the side System connector AC adapter port HDMI port Wired LAN port (LAN cable sold separately.) |
This guide is a work in progress, so check back for more in-depth info as we investigate and let us know below if you're excited about a bigger better screen on this 'new' Switch.
