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Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch-OLED Model

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch Lite

  • About 275 g.
  • Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 3,570 mAh battery.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1.
KSh 29,500In Stock
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Nintendo Switch-OLED Model

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model

  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Approximately 4.5-9 hours depending on use.
  • Weighs about 421.8 g.
  • Video output and refresh rate: TV, tabletop and handheld play modes.
  • Dock: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB-C AC-adapter port.
KSh 49,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Nintendo Switch-OLED Model is the higher model in the range, has more storage (64 GB) and lasts longer per charge (9 hours), while the Nintendo Switch Lite is lighter (about 275 g).

Storage

Nintendo Switch Lite
32 GB storage in this version
Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
64 GB storage in this version

Weight

Nintendo Switch Lite
About 275 g
Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
About 421.8 g

Battery capacity

Nintendo Switch Lite
3,570 mAh battery
Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
Approximately 4.5-9 hours depending on use

Integrated display

Nintendo Switch Lite
5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD, 1280 × 720
Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
7-inch OLED touch screen

Game formats

Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch game cards
Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
Nintendo Switch games, individual accessory compatibility exceptions apply

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Lite

  • Lighter: about 275 g (vs about 421.8 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 49,000).

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model

  • Higher model in the same range (standard vs Lite).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Rated for up to 9 hours per charge (vs 7).

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PriorityNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
WeightAbout 275 gAbout 421.8 g
Storage32 GB storage64 GB storage
Battery capacity3,570 mAh batteryApproximately 4.5-9 hours depending on use
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours per chargeUp to 9 hours per charge
PortsUSB-C charging connectorDock: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB-C AC-adapter port, HDMI port and LAN port
Integrated display5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD, 1280 × 7207-inch OLED touch screen

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
BrandNintendoNintendo
ModelNintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (HEG-001)
Product typeHandheld gaming consoleHybrid handheld and TV gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
Dimensions91.1 × 208 × 13.9mm; 28.4mm including controls4 × 9.5 × 0.55 inches with Joy-Con attached
WeightApproximately 275gApproximately 0.93lb with Joy-Con attached

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
ProcessorCustom NVIDIA Tegra processor—
GraphicsCustom NVIDIA Tegra graphics—
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC; system update required for microSDXC—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
Internal storage32GB internal storage; system files reserve part of the capacity64GB internal storage

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
Battery and runtime3570mAh lithium-ion; approximately 3–7 hours depending on game and use; approximately 3 hours charging in Sleep ModeApproximately 4.5–9 hours depending on use

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
Video output and refresh rateNo TV video outputTV, tabletop and handheld play modes
Integrated display5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD; 1280 × 7207-inch OLED touch screen
PortsUSB-C charging connector; 3.5mm four-pole CTIA audio jack; Nintendo Switch game-card slot; microSD slotDock: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB-C AC-adapter port, HDMI port and LAN port
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1; NFC—
Ethernet—Built-in wired LAN port on the included dock; LAN cable sold separately

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
Game formatsNintendo Switch game cardsNintendo Switch games; individual accessory compatibility exceptions apply
Controller supportIntegrated controlsDetachable Joy-Con; controllers compatible with Nintendo Switch systems

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch-OLED Model
In the box—Standard bundle: console, LAN dock, left and right Joy-Con, 2 wrist straps, Joy-Con grip, AC adapter and HDMI cable

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Nintendo platform.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both are made by Nintendo.

In summary

For most buyers the Nintendo Switch-OLED Model is the better buy; the Nintendo Switch Lite makes sense if you want a lighter build.

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