Handheld consoles / Compare
AYN Thor vs Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Product A: AYN
71 of 165 known
Change AYN Thor
Product B: Nintendo
100 of 165 known
Change Nintendo Switch OLED Model
86 of 156 fields differ
- 41 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 54 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzAYN is 60 Hz higher.
- Longest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 6hB: 4.85hAYN is 1.15 h higher.
- Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)A: 4hB: 4.85hNintendo is 0.85 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAYN: 150 × 94 mm
- BNintendo: 242 × 102 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
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GTIN / EAN
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045496883386, 0454968834094Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026UPC 00045496883386 in the store data5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026UPC 00045496883409 in the store data
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))19Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-oled-reviewRead 7 October 2026Standard hybrid Nintendo Switch is identified as the predecessor. The review separately names the 2019 version for its unchanged runtime comparison. Existing catalog reference is the current standard HAC-001(-01), not Switch Lite. No predecessor measurements transferred.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$29912Press articleretrododo.com/ayn-thor-pricing-specs-release-date-colours-officially-announcedRead 10 October 2026US dollars, no tax stated. Announcement lists Lite $249, Base $299, Pro $349 and Max $429, with pre-orders from 26 August 2025 9:30am Beijing Time. Base 8GB/128GB stored as the product value. Liliputing reports the same prices as pre-order prices against higher list prices of $309, $359 and $459. Max is the 16GB/1TB model. The 16GB/512GB Max was added in April 2026 and has no launch price here13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Base starts at $299 US with 8GB and 128GB, Pro $349 and Max $429, Lite $24914Press articleliliputing.com/ayn-thor-is-dual-screen-android-handheld-game-console-with-oled-displays-and-qualcomm-snapdragon-insideRead 10 October 2026Published 2025-08-19, updated 2025-08-25: Base 8GB/128GB $309 ($299 during pre-order), Pro $359 ($349), Max 16GB/1TB $459 ($429)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026Exact US sale listing and original US launch establish US distribution of the represented standard White and Neon packs. Both existing variant rows already have US scope. Other regional sets, special editions and game bundles are not added.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026Exact US Neon Blue/Neon Red sale listing, matching existing UPC 045496883409.
Colours
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
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Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
Physical games
Backward compatibility
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Compatible with the Nintendo Switch game library. Nintendo Labo fit and some game experiences can differ.13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-announces-nintendo-switch-oled-model-with-a-vibrant-7-inch-oled-screen-launching-oct-8Read 30 September 2026Full Nintendo Switch library, subject to Nintendo Labo fit and game-specific experience differences.
Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 21Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Chip brand
Core configuration
AAYN Thor
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoldPlus | 3.2 |
| 4 | Gold | 2.8 |
| 3 | Silver | 2 |
BNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A57 | 1.02 | 1.785 |
Source8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Four Cortex-A57 cores used, normally 1.02 GHz, up to 1.785 GHz during loading since a 2019 firmware update. The four Cortex-A53 cores are unused9Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Switch 1 column: 4x ARM Cortex A57, 1020 MHz docked and handheld, max 1.785 GHz
CPU cores
8
4
Max CPU clock
3.2GHz
1.785GHz
Process
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 7401Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026
Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 256 CUDA cores8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
AAYN Thor
Not availableBNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Mode | Power source | Max CPU clock (GHz) | Max GPU clock (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld | Battery | 1.02 | 460 |
| Docked | Docked | 1.02 | 768 |
Lowest TDP
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Highest TDP
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Highest TDP on battery
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Custom TDP
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Memory and storage
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RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Specs table: 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB. 1TB stored as 1000 GB8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026Same article: new 16GB/512GB Max SKU added
Storage type
UFS1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Store text lists every 8 Gen 2 configuration as UFS3.1. Early units shipped with UFS 4.0, see the Retro Handhelds source8Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-announces-another-ayn-thor-price-jump-and-a-major-change-to-the-thor-and-odin-3Read 6 October 2026April 2026: AYN said Thor will transition to UFS 3.1 from Batch 6, a downgrade from the UFS 4.0 storage on existing models. Both are UFS
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
Max card size
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
367.2ppi
209.8ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
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Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
AAYN Thor
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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HDR formats
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Second display
Screen size3.92 inResolution1240 × 1080 pxTouchscreenYes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 20263.92" AMOLED Touch Display (Bottom Screen). Published as 1080*1240, 60Hz, 550 nits peak, 150% sRGB. Stored as width 1240 by height 1080 in handheld use
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Touch-sensitive sticks
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Replaceable stick modules
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Service without soldering17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Left guide steps 10 to 12 disconnect ZIF flex cable, remove two screws and remove joystick. Service with tools and without soldering, not a user hot-swap.25Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026Actual supplied Joy-Con architecture shared with existing compatible first-generation Joy-Con. Left guide 113182 and right guide 113185 both disconnect ZIF flex cable and remove two screws to service joystick modules. Controller must be opened with tools, not a hot-swappable module. No Hall replacement feature transferred from optional kits. Nintendo’s whole-controller compatibility corroborates identity.
Trigger sensor
Trigger stops
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D-pad
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
Trackpads
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System-level remapping
Yes7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Thor Settings lists BACK Key Mapping with Home, Select, Start, ABXY, shoulders/triggers/stick clicks and D-pad choices. Physical Back button mapping is system-level.11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 3 Basic Information describes game-specific button mapping. Manual controller settings and read setup guide corroborate on-device controls.
System buttons
AYN button, Home button, Back button5Reviewretrododo.com/ayn-thor-reviewRead 6 October 2026On the chin: a home button, the AYN button and a back button
POWER Button, Volume Buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, + Button, - Button, SYNC Button15Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22633Read 7 October 2026Applicable console diagram explicitly names POWER and Volume Buttons. Joy-Con diagram supplies HOME/Capture/+/-/SYNC.27Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22634Read 7 October 2026Named auxiliary and system controls from exact applicable Joy-Con diagram plus console diagram 22633 Power/Volume. Standard game face, direction and shoulder buttons are separate existing control fields. Rail release buttons are mechanical attachment controls and not listed as system input buttons. Does not claim that these are seven individual physical switches across console and both controllers.
Detached controller connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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Fingerprint
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Motion and feedback
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Gyroscope
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Measured
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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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3.31Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/9480/nintendo-switch-oled-en-metroid-dread-nieuwe-game-en-nieuwe-console-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own OLED mean Delta E 2000 of primary/secondary colours plus white, factory High/Vivid preset, sRGB reference. YouTube test video, C6 HDR2000 and Calman Ultimate. Maker interview independently identifies Vivid as factory default. Not extended ColorChecker or post-calibration. Standard result 2.40 and excluding-white results 1.40/2.50 are separate. Firmware unstated.16Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-2-nintendo-switch-oled-model-part-2Read 7 October 2026Maker developer interview identifies vibrant/Vivid colour preset as default out of box. Numerical error is Tweakers own measurement, not maker claim.
PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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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)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
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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)
AAYN Thor
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Nintendo DS and 3DS games (8x DS, 4x 3DS) | 6 |
| Gaming | Nintendo Switch: Breath of the Wild | 4 |
| Max load | Not available | 3.17 |
Source13Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/ayn-thor-reviewRead 10 October 2026Row 1: roughly 6 hours on DS and 3DS games with both screens at max brightness, performance mode, smart fan, 10% audio, LEDs on and WiFi on. 120 Hz gave the same numbers. Row 2: Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild, right about 4 hours, brightness and mode not stated. The 50% brightness test (just under 10 hours) is not stored because the figure is not a number. Both are reviewer approximations15Reviewdroix.net/blogs/ayn-thor-handheld-reviewRead 10 October 2026Stress test row: AnTuTu loop with both screens on, full brightness, High Performance mode and fans at full speed ran 3 hours 10 minutes (3.17 h rounded). Review states no firmware version
BNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback | Not available | 5 |
| Gaming | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 4.85 |
Source1Measurementtweakers.net/reviews/9480/nintendo-switch-oled-en-metroid-dread-nieuwe-game-en-nieuwe-console-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own exact OLED gaming test to battery shutdown: continuous Smash CPU battle, Standard colour, maximum brightness, sticks restrained to prevent dimming. 4h51m normalized 4.85h. Published nine-CPU-player description is inconsistent with game player limit. Actual count remains unresolved and is not asserted. The measured duration is kept and the discrepancy is noted. Firmware, Wi-Fi and audio settings unstated. Existing Tom’s Guide 5h video row retained with its own 100% brightness/50% volume conditions.12Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-oledRead 30 September 20265:00 playing a YouTube video at 100 % screen brightness and 50 % volume
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
4h
4.85h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
6h
4.85h
Video runtime (measured)
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5h
Full charge time (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
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Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
AAYN Thor
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | Yes | 27 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
BNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 |
| microSD card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | 1 |
| Other | Game card slot | 1 |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB-C charging
27W
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Max external display
Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 4Kp60 Alt Mode. 4K stored as 3840 x 2160
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External GPU
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Dock
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Max output through dock
AAYN Thor
Not availableBNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Dock ports
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2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), System connector, AC adapter port, HDMI port, LAN port2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
AAYN Thor
Not availableBNintendo Switch OLED Model
| Use | Game | Hours (from) (h) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Not available | 4.5 | 9 |
| Gaming | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Not available | 5.5 |
Battery life (claimed, min)
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4.5h
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
9h
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
Yes1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Thor Control Center has a Direct Power Supply toggle7Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/ayn-thor-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026AYN Menu: Direct Power Supply (bypasses charging the battery). Thor Settings also list Charge Separation
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Charger in box
Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Build
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Built-in kickstand
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Dust and water rating
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width150Height94Depth25.6mm(5.9 × 3.7 × 1 in)1Maker product pageayntec.com/products/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Size: 150*94*25.6mm. The drawing shows the closed device: 150 mm wide, 94 mm high, 25.6 mm deep on the side view. Opened height is 177 mm
Width242Height102Depth28.4mm(9.5 × 4 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 28.4 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
BKEHEG00132Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHEG001Read 7 October 2026Original Nintendo HEG001 grant, July 13 2021, applies to console HEG-001 in the represented US packs. Manufacturer label exhibit 5337286 title HEG-001_Label_and_label_location corroborates mapping. Product code has no hyphen in registered FCC ID. Separate Joy-Con FCC IDs not combined into this console field. No SAR value added to a field that does not exist.35Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHEG001/Label/06-Label-and-Location-5337286Read 7 October 2026Nintendo original producer-filed label exhibit 5337286 names HEG-001_Label_and_label_location, associated FCC ID BKEHEG001, July 13 2021 application. Exact HEG-001 console in represented US packs, no separate Joy-Con IDs included.
Other certifications
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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU declaration of conformity33Regulatory filingnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitchOledModel_DeclarationOfConformity.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker declaration, originally issued July 27 2021, revised August 12 2026, names HEG-001 and applicable RED conformity. EU-market declaration scope, not an independent third-party certificate or a US warranty promise. Later cybersecurity/ecodesign clauses have their own date footnotes and are not stored as universal launch capabilities.
In the box
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In the box
AYN Thor, USB Type-C Cable, User Manual9Retailer pagedroix.net/product/ayn-thorRead 10 October 2026Package Includes: 1x AYN Thor, 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x User Manual
Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch dock, Joy-Con (L), Joy-Con (R), Joy-Con straps, Joy-Con grip, High Speed HDMI Cable, Nintendo Switch AC Adapter4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026
Carrying case
None4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026Exact represented standard US pack complete box list includes no carrying case. Maker separately sells case/screen-protector SKU 114296 for OLED compatibility. None means none supplied in these console packs, not absence of compatible optional cases or special retailer bundles.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-neon-blue-neon-red-setRead 7 October 2026Independent exact US Neon standard-pack complete box list matches White pack except controller/dock colour, with no carrying case. Optional case is sold separately.18Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-carrying-case-screen-protectorRead 7 October 2026Separate accessory SKU 114296 includes OLED screen protector and states Nintendo Switch console not included. Corroborates optional case rather than supplied pack case.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
manuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdf11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/8714f2f6a70646ae79c6d39ba70ef8fe83dbd9109b2c32ffaed0c129f7cb92ed_optim.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original AYN THOR User Manual mirror, 11 pages, public PDF text read. Direct HTTP download challenged and not bypassed. Table matches original Base/Pro/Max Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, excludes Lite. Some extraction uses shifted font encoding.
www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_EUR_01.pdf14Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_EUR_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official Important Information (EUR) manual includes HEG-001 OLED burn-in and protective-film instructions.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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