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Nintendo Switch vs PlayStation 4 Slim

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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 Slim

PlayStation 4 Slim

  • Custom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Up to 1 TB storage.
  • Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.0.
  • HDR support: HDR output through HDMI.
KSh 33,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 4 Slim gives you PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and has more storage (up to 1 TB), while the Nintendo Switch gives you Nintendo games.

Performance

Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA custom Tegra processor
PlayStation 4 Slim
Custom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores processor

Storage

Nintendo Switch
32 GB storage
PlayStation 4 Slim
Up to 1 TB storage

Connections

Nintendo Switch
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
PlayStation 4 Slim
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.0

Ports

Nintendo Switch
USB-C for charging
PlayStation 4 Slim
Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

Processor

Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA custom Tegra processor
PlayStation 4 Slim
Custom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo games.
  • Product type: Hybrid handheld and TV gaming console.

PlayStation 4 Slim

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus.
  • More storage: up to 1 TB (vs 32 GB).
  • Product type: Home gaming console.

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PriorityNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
PerformanceNVIDIA custom Tegra processorCustom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores processor
Storage32 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.0
PortsUSB-C for charging and dockingTwo USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
ProcessorNVIDIA custom Tegra processorCustom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores
Product typeHybrid handheld and TV gaming consoleHome gaming console

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch (6.2-inch LCD family)PlayStation 4 Slim (CUH-2000 family)
Product typeHybrid handheld and TV gaming consoleHome gaming console

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
ProcessorNVIDIA custom Tegra processorCustom x86-64 AMD Jaguar CPU with eight cores
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC support up to 2TB; microSDXC use requires an internet-connected system update—
Graphics—AMD Radeon-based graphics engine; 1.84 TFLOPS

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
Internal storage32GB internal storage; a portion is reserved for the system1TB, 500GB
Memory—8GB GDDR5

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
Battery and runtime4310mAh lithium-ion battery; runtime depends on the hardware revision and game—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
Video output and refresh rateUp to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode; up to 720p on the built-in display—
Integrated display6.2-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD; 1280 × 720—
PortsUSB-C for charging and docking; 3.5mm 4-pole CTIA headphone/microphone jack; Nintendo Switch game-card slot and microSD slotTwo USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; one AUX port; HDMI output
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.0
EthernetWired LAN connection through a compatible adapter, sold separately10/100/1000 Ethernet
HDR support—HDR output through HDMI with compatible content and display

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4 Slim
Game formatsNintendo Switch game cardsPS4 games; built-in read-only Blu-ray and DVD drive

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.

In summary

Get the PlayStation 4 Slim if you want PlayStation games with PlayStation Plus and more storage, or the Nintendo Switch if you would rather have Nintendo games.

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