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Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch

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

Nintendo Switch

  • NVIDIA custom Tegra processor.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 4,310 mAh battery capacity.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1.
  • Video output and refresh rate: up to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode.
KSh 39,000In Stock
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PlayStation 4 ProKSh 41,000
Nintendo Switch-OLED ModelKSh 49,000
PlayStation 4 SlimKSh 33,500
Nintendo Switch 2KSh 69,000
PS5 Slim Digital 30th Anniversary Limited EditionKSh 111,000
Xbox Series X Digital 1TBKSh 98,000
Xbox Series S 512GBKSh 63,000
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Our quick verdict

The Nintendo Switch is the higher model in the range and has a bigger battery (4,310 mAh), while the Nintendo Switch Lite costs KSh 9,500 less.

Performance

Nintendo Switch Lite
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA custom Tegra processor

Battery capacity

Nintendo Switch Lite
3,570 mAh battery
Nintendo Switch
4,310 mAh battery

Ports

Nintendo Switch Lite
USB-C charging connector
Nintendo Switch
USB-C for charging

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Lite

  • Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 39,000).

Nintendo Switch

  • Higher model in the same range (standard vs Lite).
  • Bigger battery: 4,310 mAh (vs 3,570 mAh).

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
PerformanceCustom NVIDIA Tegra processorNVIDIA custom Tegra processor
Storage32 GB storage32 GB storage
Battery capacity3,570 mAh battery4,310 mAh battery
Battery lifeUp to 7 hours per charge4,310 mAh battery
PortsUSB-C charging connectorUSB-C for charging and docking

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
BrandNintendoNintendo
ModelNintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)Nintendo Switch (6.2-inch LCD family)
Product typeHandheld gaming consoleHybrid handheld and TV gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
Dimensions91.1 × 208 × 13.9mm; 28.4mm including controls—
WeightApproximately 275g—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
ProcessorCustom NVIDIA Tegra processorNVIDIA custom Tegra processor
GraphicsCustom NVIDIA Tegra graphics—
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC; system update required for microSDXCmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC support up to 2TB; microSDXC use requires an internet-connected system update

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
Internal storage32GB internal storage; system files reserve part of the capacity32GB internal storage; a portion is reserved for the system

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
Battery and runtime3570mAh lithium-ion; approximately 3–7 hours depending on game and use; approximately 3 hours charging in Sleep Mode4310mAh lithium-ion battery; runtime depends on the hardware revision and game

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
Video output and refresh rateNo TV video outputUp to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode; up to 720p on the built-in display
Integrated display5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD; 1280 × 7206.2-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD; 1280 × 720
PortsUSB-C charging connector; 3.5mm four-pole CTIA audio jack; Nintendo Switch game-card slot; microSD slotUSB-C for charging and docking; 3.5mm 4-pole CTIA headphone/microphone jack; Nintendo Switch game-card slot and microSD slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1; NFCWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1
Ethernet—Wired LAN connection through a compatible adapter, sold separately

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteNintendo Switch
Game formatsNintendo Switch game cardsNintendo Switch game cards
Controller supportIntegrated controls—

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Nintendo platform.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 4.1.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer 32 GB of storage.
  • Both have 1280 × 720 screens.

In summary

For most buyers the Nintendo Switch is the better buy; the Nintendo Switch Lite makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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