Performance
- Nintendo Switch
- NVIDIA custom Tegra processor
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Custom NVIDIA processor
Console comparison
Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch 2
Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.
01Selected  Nintendo Switch
KSh 39,000In Stock | 02  Nintendo Switch 2
KSh 69,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a bigger battery (5,220 mAh), more storage (256 GB) and a sharper screen, while the Nintendo Switch costs KSh 30,000 less.
Storage
- Nintendo Switch
- 32 GB storage in this version
- Nintendo Switch 2
- 256 GB storage in this version
Battery capacity
- Nintendo Switch
- 4,310 mAh battery
- Nintendo Switch 2
- 5,220 mAh battery
Connections
- Nintendo Switch
- Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Wi-Fi 6
Ports
- Nintendo Switch
- USB-C for charging
- Nintendo Switch 2
- 1 output port
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Nintendo Switch
- Lower price: KSh 39,000 (vs KSh 69,000).
Nintendo Switch 2
- Bigger battery: 5,220 mAh (vs 4,310 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 | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | NVIDIA custom Tegra processor | Custom NVIDIA processor |
| Storage | 32 GB storage | 256 GB storage |
| Battery capacity | 4,310 mAh battery | 5,220 mAh battery |
| Battery life | 4,310 mAh battery | Up to 6.5 hours per charge |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ports | USB-C for charging and docking | 1 output port |
| Video output and refresh rate | Up to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode | Up to 3840 × 2160 at 60fps in TV mode |
| Ethernet | Wired LAN connection through a compatible adapter, sold separately | Wired LAN through the Nintendo Switch 2 dock |
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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 take microSD cards up to 2 TB.
- Both are made by Nintendo.
In summary
For most buyers the Nintendo Switch 2 is the better buy; the Nintendo Switch makes sense if price matters most, as it costs about 43% less.
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