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Nintendo Switch Lite vs Xbox Series S

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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Xbox Series S 512GB

Xbox Series S 512GB

  • 8-core custom Zen 2 processor.
  • 10 GB RAM in this version.
  • 512 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 5.
  • Weighs 1.93 kg.
KSh 63,000In Stock
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PlayStation 4 ProKSh 41,000
Nintendo Switch-OLED ModelKSh 49,000
Nintendo SwitchKSh 39,000
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
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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass and has more storage (512 GB), while the Nintendo Switch Lite gives you Nintendo games and is lighter (about 275 g).

Performance

Nintendo Switch Lite
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Xbox Series S
8-core custom Zen 2 processor

Storage

Nintendo Switch Lite
32 GB storage in this version
Xbox Series S
512 GB storage in this version

Weight

Nintendo Switch Lite
About 275 g
Xbox Series S
1.93 kg

Connections

Nintendo Switch Lite
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
Xbox Series S
Wi-Fi 5

Ports

Nintendo Switch Lite
USB-C charging connector
Xbox Series S
HDMI 2.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Lite

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo games.
  • Lighter: about 275 g (vs 1.93 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 29,500 (vs KSh 63,000).
  • Product type: Handheld gaming console.

Xbox Series S

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.
  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • Product type: All-digital home gaming console.

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PriorityNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S
WeightAbout 275 g1.93 kg
PerformanceCustom NVIDIA Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
Storage32 GB storage512 GB storage
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1Wi-Fi 5
PortsUSB-C charging connectorHDMI 2.1
ProcessorCustom NVIDIA Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)Xbox Series S 512GB
Product typeHandheld gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions91.1 × 208 × 13.9mm; 28.4mm including controls6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
WeightApproximately 275g4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
ProcessorCustom NVIDIA Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2
GraphicsCustom NVIDIA Tegra graphicsCustom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC; system update required for microSDXCXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
Internal storage32GB internal storage; system files reserve part of the capacity512GB custom NVMe SSD
Memory—10GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
Battery and runtime3570mAh lithium-ion; approximately 3–7 hours depending on game and use; approximately 3 hours charging in Sleep Mode—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rateNo TV video output1440p gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync
Integrated display5.5-inch capacitive-touch LCD; 1280 × 720—
PortsUSB-C charging connector; 3.5mm four-pole CTIA audio jack; Nintendo Switch game-card slot; microSD slotHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1; NFCDual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio
Ethernet—10/100/1000 Ethernet

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch LiteXbox Series S 512GB
Game formatsNintendo Switch game cardsDigital games; no optical disc drive
Controller supportIntegrated controlsXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.

In summary

Get the Xbox Series S if you want Xbox games with Game Pass and more storage, or the Nintendo Switch Lite if you would rather have Nintendo games and a lighter build.

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