Performance
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Custom NVIDIA processor
Console comparison
Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch 2
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Nintendo Switch Lite
KSh 29,500In Stock | 02  Nintendo Switch 2
KSh 69,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a much bigger battery (5,220 mAh), more storage (256 GB) and a sharper screen, while the Nintendo Switch Lite is lighter (about 275 g).
Storage
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- 32 GB storage in this version
- Nintendo Switch 2
- 256 GB storage in this version
Weight
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- About 275 g
- Nintendo Switch 2
- About 399.2 g
Battery capacity
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- 3,570 mAh battery
- Nintendo Switch 2
- 5,220 mAh battery
Connections
- Nintendo Switch Lite
- Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Wi-Fi 6
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Nintendo Switch Lite
- Lighter: about 275 g (vs about 399.2 g).
- Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 69,000).
Nintendo Switch 2
- Bigger battery: 5,220 mAh (vs 3,570 mAh).
- More storage: 256 GB (vs 32 GB).
- Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1080 (vs 1280 × 720).
- Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Nintendo Switch Lite | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | About 275 g | About 399.2 g |
| Performance | Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor | Custom NVIDIA processor |
| Storage | 32 GB storage | 256 GB storage |
| Battery capacity | 3,570 mAh battery | 5,220 mAh battery |
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours per charge | Up to 6.5 hours per charge |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ports | USB-C charging connector | 1 output port |
| Integrated display | 5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD, 1280 × 720 | 7.9-inch capacitive-touch LCD, 1920 × 1080 |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
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 2 is the better buy; the Nintendo Switch Lite makes sense if you want a lighter build.
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