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Nintendo Switch vs Xbox Series S

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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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 LiteKSh 29,500
Nintendo Switch-OLED ModelKSh 49,000
Xbox Series SKSh 80,000
PlayStation 4 SlimKSh 33,500
Xbox Series XKSh 89,000
Nintendo Switch 2KSh 69,000
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Our quick verdict

The Xbox Series S gives you Xbox games with Game Pass, has more storage (512 GB) and offers 1440p video output, while the Nintendo Switch gives you Nintendo games.

Performance

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

Storage

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

Connections

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

Ports

Nintendo Switch
USB-C for charging
Xbox Series S
HDMI 2.1

Processor

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo games.
  • Lower price: KSh 39,000 (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 32 GB).
  • Higher video output resolution: 1440p (vs 1080p).
  • Product type: All-digital home gaming console.

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PriorityNintendo SwitchXbox Series S
PerformanceNVIDIA custom Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2 processor
Storage32 GB storage512 GB storage
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1Wi-Fi 5
PortsUSB-C for charging and dockingHDMI 2.1
Video output and refresh rateUp to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode1440p gaming
ProcessorNVIDIA custom Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch (6.2-inch LCD family)Xbox Series S 512GB
Product typeHybrid handheld and TV gaming consoleAll-digital home gaming console

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
Dimensions—6.5 × 15.1 × 27.5cm
Weight—4.25lb

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
ProcessorNVIDIA custom Tegra processor8-core custom Zen 2
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC and microSDXC support up to 2TB; microSDXC use requires an internet-connected system updateXbox Series X|S storage expansion cards; supported USB 3.1 external HDD
Graphics—Custom RDNA 2; 4 TFLOPS, 20 compute units at 1.565GHz

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
Internal storage32GB internal storage; a portion is reserved for the system512GB custom NVMe SSD
Memory—10GB GDDR6; 128-bit bus

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
Battery and runtime4310mAh lithium-ion battery; runtime depends on the hardware revision and game—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo SwitchXbox Series S 512GB
Video output and refresh rateUp to 1080p through HDMI in TV mode; up to 720p on the built-in display1440p gaming; up to 120fps with compatible game and display; HDMI variable refresh rate, ALLM and AMD FreeSync
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 slotHDMI 2.1; 3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports; Ethernet
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.1Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi; dedicated Xbox Wireless accessory radio
EthernetWired LAN connection through a compatible adapter, sold separately10/100/1000 Ethernet

Gaming & Power

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

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.

In summary

For most buyers the Xbox Series S is the better buy; the Nintendo Switch makes sense if you want Nintendo games.

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