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Nintendo Switch-OLED Model vs Xbox Series S

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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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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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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass and has more storage (512 GB), while the Nintendo Switch-OLED Model gives you Nintendo games and is lighter (about 421.8 g).

Storage

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
64 GB storage in this version
Xbox Series S
512 GB storage in this version

Weight

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
About 421.8 g
Xbox Series S
1.93 kg

Product type

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
Hybrid handheld and TV gaming console
Xbox Series S
All-digital home gaming console

Ethernet

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
Built-in wired LAN port on the included dock
Xbox Series S
10/100/1000 Ethernet

Game formats

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model
Nintendo Switch games, individual accessory compatibility exceptions apply
Xbox Series S
Digital games, no optical disc drive

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch-OLED Model

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo games.
  • Lighter: about 421.8 g (vs 1.93 kg).
  • Lower price: KSh 49,000 (vs KSh 63,000).
  • Product type: Hybrid handheld and TV gaming console.

Xbox Series S

  • Xbox platform: Xbox games with Game Pass.
  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 64 GB).
  • Product type: All-digital home gaming console.

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PriorityNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S
Storage64 GB storage512 GB storage
PortsDock: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB-C AC-adapter port, HDMI port and LAN portHDMI 2.1
WeightAbout 421.8 g1.93 kg
Video output and refresh rateTV, tabletop and handheld play modes1440p gaming
Product typeHybrid handheld and TV gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console
EthernetBuilt-in wired LAN port on the included dock10/100/1000 Ethernet

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch – OLED Model (HEG-001)Xbox Series S 512GB
Product typeHybrid handheld and TV gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions4 × 9.5 × 0.55 inches with Joy-Con attached6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
WeightApproximately 0.93lb with Joy-Con attached4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Processor—8-core custom Zen 2
Graphics—Custom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz
Storage expansion—Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Internal storage64GB internal storage512GB custom NVMe SSD
Memory—10GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Battery and runtimeApproximately 4.5–9 hours depending on use—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rateTV, tabletop and handheld play modes1440p gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync
Integrated display7-inch OLED touch screen—
PortsDock: 2 USB 2.0 ports, USB-C AC-adapter port, HDMI port and LAN portHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
EthernetBuilt-in wired LAN port on the included dock; LAN cable sold separately10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
Game formatsNintendo Switch games; individual accessory compatibility exceptions applyDigital games; no optical disc drive
Controller supportDetachable Joy-Con; controllers compatible with Nintendo Switch systemsXbox Wireless controllers; compatible Xbox One gaming accessories

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch-OLED ModelXbox Series S 512GB
In the boxStandard bundle: console, LAN dock, left and right Joy-Con, 2 wrist straps, Joy-Con grip, AC adapter and HDMI cable—

In summary

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

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