Handheld consoles / Compare
Analogue Pocket vs Nintendo Switch Lite
Product A: Analogue
64 of 165 known
Change Analogue Pocket
Product B: Nintendo
95 of 165 known
Change Nintendo Switch Lite
78 of 156 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 7.15hB: 2.9hAnalogue is 4.25 h higher.
- Longest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 7.15hB: 3.83hAnalogue is 3.32 h higher.
- BatteryA: 15.91WhB: 13.6WhAnalogue is 2.31 Wh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAnalogue: 88.5 × 149.5 mm
- BNintendo: 208 × 91.1 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 9 differ
Series
Not available
Model numbers
AP-C01-SE, AP-C02-SE20Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-black.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - Black lists SKU AP-C01-SE. Analogue publishes no separate model number, so the store SKU is the maker identifier21Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-white.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - White lists SKU AP-C02-SE
GTIN / EAN
650245193519, 65024519812520Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-black.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - Black lists barcode 650245193519 (12 digit UPC-A)21Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-white.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - White lists barcode 650245198125 (12 digit UPC-A)
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Gray, Turquoise, Coral, Metallic gray (Dialga & Palkia Edition), Gold (Hyrule Edition), Light gray (Zacian & Zamazenta Edition)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026Five standard colors currently listed by maker. Limited-edition finishes are added by their exact maker sources below.12Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-lite-dialga-palkia-editionRead 5 October 2026Exact special edition maker store explicitly says metallic gray body with black buttons. Patterned finish is distinguished from standard Gray.13Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2024/240618_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Hyrule Edition maker release explicitly identifies Gold. Limited regional game or membership bundles are omitted from variants because exact inherited box configuration is not proven.14Press articlegamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-lite-launch-faq-price-release-date/1100-6468339Read 5 October 2026The exact launch FAQ describes the Zacian & Zamazenta Edition as a light gray body with cyan and magenta buttons and cover Pokemon artwork on the back. It is a finish of Switch Lite, not a separate hardware product.
Device class
Form factor
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Not available
Latest OS
Pocket OS 2.710Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/pocket/firmwareRead 6 October 2026Latest: Firmware v2.7, 2026-09-0411Press releaseanalogue.co/announcements/analogue-os-is-now-product-specificRead 6 October 2026Oct 16, 2024: Analogue OS is now product-specific: Pocket OS for Pocket
Nintendo Switch system version 23.0.19Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/Nintendo-Switch-System-Update-Information-1445507.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official latest update 23.0.1 released October 1, 2026. Current as of October 5, 2026. Exact launch OS not independently proven and omitted. Later feature updates not asserted as launch hardware.
Built-in game stores
Not available
Physical games
Backward compatibility
Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges. Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx and TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine and SuperGrafx cartridges with adapters sold separately1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges. Adapters AP_01 to AP_04 for Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine and SuperGrafx are sold separately2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026
Plays Nintendo Switch games that support handheld mode.2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026Maker page: the Lite plays the library of Nintendo Switch games that work in handheld mode.27Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 10 October 2026Says the Lite plays every Switch game that supports handheld mode. Games that need detachable Joy-Con can use separately bought Joy-Con.
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available
Not available
Processor and graphics
11 of 16 differ
Chip
Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA and Cyclone 10 FPGA1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Completely engineered in two FPGAs. Chip names are on the openFPGA page and the Pocket FAQ2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Pocket is built with one Altera Cyclone V FPGA and one Cyclone 103Maker product pageanalogue.co/developerRead 7 October 2026Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA, 49K logic elements and 3.4Mbit BRAM. Intel/Altera Cyclone 10, 15K logic elements
Chip brand
Core configuration
AAnalogue Pocket
Not availableBNintendo Switch Lite
| Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A57 | 1.02 | 1.785 |
Source24Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Switch 1 column: 4x ARM Cortex A57, 1020 MHz docked and mobile, max 1.785 GHz. One core is reserved for the system. The Digital Foundry Lite review says the Lite runs the same processor at the same clocks as the HAC-001(-01).25Measurementeurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the Lite runs the same processor at the same clocks as the HAC-001(-01) model.
CPU cores
Not available
4
Max CPU clock
Not available
1.785GHz
GPU
Not available
NVIDIA Maxwell-based GPU, 256 CUDA cores24Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Switch 1 column: Maxwell, 256 CUDA cores. The Lite uses the T210b01 Tegra X1 revision per the Digital Foundry Lite review.
GPU compute units
Not available
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Power modes
AAnalogue Pocket
Not availableBNintendo Switch Lite
| Mode | Power source | Max CPU clock (GHz) | Max GPU clock (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld | Battery | 1.02 | 460 |
Lowest TDP
Not available
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available
Not available
Memory and storage
6 of 12 differ
RAM type
Cellular PSRAM, mobile SDRAM and asynchronous SRAM17Maker product pageanalogue.co/developer/docs/external-hardwareRead 7 October 2026Physical RAM Available in User Cores identifies cellular PSRAM AS1C8M16PL-70BIN, asynchronous SRAM AS6C2016-55BIN and mobile SDRAM AS4C32M16MSA-6BIN. This is mixed FPGA memory, not a marketed GB RAM tier.
RAM speed
Not available
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage type
Not available
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Not available
Memory card
Card speed class
Not available
Not available
Max card size
Display
8 of 17 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
615ppi
267ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AAnalogue Pocket
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 1440 | 60 | Yes |
BNintendo Switch Lite
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Not available
Second display
Not available
Not available
Controls
7 of 15 differ
Stick sensor
Not available
Potentiometer7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 7 opens the actual Switch Lite joystick assembly, shown above the 2019 Switch assembly. It identifies metal sliders over black contact pads. iFixit later stick-drift explainer classifies this flat-pad/wiper mechanism as a potentiometer and cites this teardown. Actual Lite internals, not a resemblance-only inference. No stick brand or lifespan claimed.18Reviewifixit.com/News/48944/heres-why-ps5-joysticks-drift-and-why-theyll-only-get-worseRead 7 October 2026Article identifies wipers moving across flat pads as a style of potentiometer and credits Nintendo Switch Lite teardown photograph. Original exact Lite Step 7 separately proves this mechanism in its own opened stick, not only an original Joy-Con comparison.
Stick layout
Not available
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Service without soldering7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Complete teardown final thoughts explicitly say joysticks are modular and independently replaceable. Exact Lite left-stick service guide Steps 22 to 29 disconnects FPC cable and removes screws and module without soldering. Solder-free service requires disassembly and is not user hot-swap.19Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Left+Joystick+Replacement/137385Read 7 October 2026Exact Lite guide Steps 22-23 disconnects joystick ZIF/FPC ribbon, Steps 28-29 removes two screws and joystick by hand after chassis/daughterboard disassembly. No soldering. Combined with full teardown modular-joystick statement covers service construction.
Trigger sensor
Digital5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026The diagram labels ZL and ZR as Buttons.27Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 10 October 2026Says the Lite has no analog shoulder buttons. ZL and ZR use switches with a membrane. They are digital buttons.
Trigger stops
Not available
Not available
D-pad
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
System-level remapping
System buttons
Power button, Volume buttons, Home button, Start button, Select button2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Home button with Analogue logo mark5Press releaseassets.analogue.co/misc/ANLG_PKT_JULY_27_NEWS.92ec9c92b7d76849c543a14fda312013.pdfRead 6 October 2026Start, select and home button moved to the low-center12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026Green power button, two volume buttons above it, and the Analogue button between select and start
POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, + Button, - Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026
Detached controller connection
Not available
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Not available
Motion and feedback
1 of 3 differ
Gyroscope
Rumble
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Measured
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
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AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
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Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AAnalogue Pocket
| Test | Game | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Super Mario Land (title menus and attract mode) | 150 | 7.15 |
BNintendo Switch Lite
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 3.58 |
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 3.08 |
| Gaming | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 3.83 |
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 2.9 |
| Gaming | Super Mario Odyssey | 3.02 |
Source21Revieweurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original Digital Foundry actual Switch Lite HDH-001 test. Zelda: Breath of the Wild standard power-consumption test lasts 3 h 35 min at 50-percent brightness slider and 3 h 5 min at 100-percent slider. Nits, firmware, test save, game patch and radio state are unstated. Percentages stay in notes, not brightness_nits. Original fixed 32 GB, 4 GB hardware. No HAC or docked result borrowed.22Reviewtomsguide.com/news/nintendo-switch-lite-battery-life-tested-heres-how-it-stacks-upRead 7 October 2026Exact original Switch Lite actual battery test: continuous Super Smash Bros. Ultimate match with 8 CPU characters, maximum CPU difficulty, items high and stage morphing on. Result 3h50m. Brightness, firmware, volume, radio settings and game patch not stated. Original 32GB hardware, no other console row borrowed. Separate game/method from Digital Foundry Zelda rows.28Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242/seite-2Read 10 October 2026Page 2 runs Zelda: Breath of the Wild at maximum brightness for 2:54 h and Super Mario Odyssey at maximum brightness for 3:01 h on the Lite. Brightness in nits, firmware and save are not stated. Tested at launch in 2019.
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
7.15h
2.9h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
7.15h
3.83h
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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Weight (measured)
Not available
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available
Not available
Ports and dock
5 of 10 differ
Ports
AAnalogue Pocket
| Type | Version | Count | Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Bottom |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Not available |
| Other | Original-style link port | 1 | Not available |
| Other | Game cartridge slot | 1 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical Specification: micro SD card slot, USB-C charging, Original-style link port, 3.5mm headphone output. The cartridge slot is on the back, which the side enum cannot express13Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-continued-whats-worth-adding-to-retro-systems-220-baseRead 6 October 2026Pocket includes a USB Type-C port on its bottom
BNintendo Switch Lite
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Bottom | 9 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Top | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
| Other | Nintendo Switch game-card slot | 1 | Top | Not available |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB-C charging
Not available
9W
Video out
Max external display
Not available
Not available
External GPU
Not available
Not available
Dock
Max output through dock
AAnalogue Pocket
| Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 |
BNintendo Switch Lite
Not availableDock ports
HDMI (1), USB Type-A (2), USB Type-C for power (1)13Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-continued-whats-worth-adding-to-retro-systems-220-baseRead 6 October 2026Analogue Dock ports: HDMI (1), USB Type-A (2), USB Type-C for power (1)
Not available
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
NFC
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Not available
Network
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
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Battery energy
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AAnalogue Pocket
| Use | Hours (from) (h) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 6 | 10 |
BNintendo Switch Lite
| Use | Game | Hours (from) (h) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Not available | 3 | 7 |
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Not available | 4 |
Battery life (claimed, min)
6h
3h
Battery life (claimed, max)
10h
7h
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
Not available
Bypass charging
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Included charger
Not available
39W4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Ecodesign table for the Nintendo Switch AC adapter HAC-002(UKV) gives 39.0 W at 15.0 V and 2.6 A. The US box holds the same Nintendo Switch AC adapter per the US store list.27Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 10 October 2026Says the Lite power supply is identical to the one of the first Switch and delivers a maximum of 39 W. The Nintendo manual rates the HAC-002 adapter 39.0 W at 15 V and 2.6 A.
Cooling
1 of 3 differ
Fans
023Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/analogue-pocketRead 10 October 2026Held Games device page lists cooling as Passive (no fan)24Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Same row: Cooling column is marked none. Held Games also lists passive cooling
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available
Not available
Build
2 of 3 differ
Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
Dimensions and weight
2 of 3 differ
Dimensions
Width88.5Height149.5Depth22mm(3.5 × 5.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical drawing on the product page (desktop_technicaldrawing image): 88.5mm wide, 149.5mm tall, 22mm on the side view. The Pocket FAQ gives 5.86 in x 3.46 in x 0.86 in (148.8 x 87.9 x 21.8 mm). The dimensioned drawing in mm is used
Width208Height91.1Depth28.4mm(8.2 × 3.6 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker width 208 mm and height 91.1 mm. Chassis 13.9 mm is not full external depth. The footnote explicitly measures 28.4 mm from analog stick tip to ZL/ZR top surface, used for maximum depth.
Weight
Weight without controllers
Not available
Not available
Certifications
1 of 2 differ
Game compatibility programme
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the box
Analogue Pocket, USB Type-C cable, Quick-Start Guide9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026In The Box: Analogue Pocket, USB-C cable14Owner's manualassets.analogue.co/pdf/6421225055c460521878fed3d0db953c/Analogue+Pocket+User+Manual+v1.3.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 3, What’s in the box: Analogue Pocket, USB Type-C cable, Quick-Start Guide. Manual takes precedence over the store list, which omits the guide.
Carrying case
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Not available
Manual
assets.analogue.co/pdf/6421225055c460521878fed3d0db953c/Analogue+Pocket+User+Manual+v1.3.pdf14Owner's manualassets.analogue.co/pdf/6421225055c460521878fed3d0db953c/Analogue+Pocket+User+Manual+v1.3.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official support page links Pocket User Guide V1.3 Apr.2024.
www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdf4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026English Important Information model, charging and radio sections read. Five PDF pages containing seven printed pages. Exact Switch Lite exclusions checked. Printed page 2 explicitly excludes built-in vibration. Schema list has no none option, so rumble is omitted. The UK adapter table rates HAC-002(UKV) 39 W.
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
0 of 1 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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