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General

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Series

Nintendo Switch13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Opening paragraphs identify Nintendo Switch 2 as next step in Nintendo Switch family.

Nintendo Switch2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed under Nintendo Switch Family

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

BEE-0014Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-3--2835840.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed as Nintendo Switch 2 [BEE-001]

HEG-0016Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-1--2801083.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed as Nintendo Switch OLED Model [HEG-001]

GTIN / EAN

0454968858163Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026UPC 00045496885816 in the store data, US standalone system (store SKU 123669)

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

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

16 January 20257Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

6 July 20218Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 202613Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-announces-nintendo-switch-oled-model-with-a-vibrant-7-inch-oled-screen-launching-oct-8Read 30 September 2026Publication date July 6, 2021.

Status

Available10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Available8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Nintendo will stop selling the Switch family in Europe in February 2027

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))21Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/250116.htmlRead 23 October 2026Nintendo's press release calls Nintendo Switch 2 the successor to Nintendo Switch.

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.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Nintendo Switch 28Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$449.9910Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026USD 449.99 at launch. Raised to USD 499.99 on 2026-09-0113Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $449.99 in United States. No later store price used.

$349.998Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 202613Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-announces-nintendo-switch-oled-model-with-a-vibrant-7-inch-oled-screen-launching-oct-8Read 30 September 2026Opening paragraph: suggested retail price $349.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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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.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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White, Neon blue/Neon red2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch OLED Model (White) and (Neon blue/Neon red). Special editions exist and are not listed here

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Dedicated console10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Dedicated console8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

Form factor

Detachable controllers10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Detachable controllers8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Nintendo Switch OS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Nintendo Switch OS8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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Latest OS

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Nintendo Switch system software 23.0.121Maker product pagenintendo.com/fr-fr/Assistance/Depannage/Informations-sur-la-mise-a-jour-de-la-console-Nintendo-Switch-1445507.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker stable update dated October 1, 2026. Original Switch family software, not Switch 2 update features. Access date defines researched latest version. Factory launch firmware not inferred.

Built-in game stores

Nintendo eShop10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Nintendo eShop2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Physical games

Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Game card2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Backward compatibility

Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games are not supported or fully compatible.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026Footnote: some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible, subject to compatibility lists.

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 generationiSupport at system or driver level

DLSS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026DLSS through the Tensor cores14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026NVIDIA Tensor Core paragraph explicitly names Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). No system-level frame-generation feature is inferred.

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

NVIDIA T2396Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

NVIDIA Tegra X1+8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026The maker calls it an NVIDIA customised Tegra processor. Wikipedia: the OLED Model uses the Tegra X1+

Chip brand

NVIDIA10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

NVIDIA8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

ANintendo Switch 2

Physical core count	Core
8	Cortex-A78C

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed specification table identifies eight Cortex-A78C cores. Published 1.7 GHz maximum is described as theoretical or potentially available only in future/special circumstances. No proven retail maximum is stored here. Normal configured mode clocks are retained in tdp_modes.

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=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

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Process

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16nm8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Tegra X1+ on a 16 nm process

GPU

Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 1536 CUDA cores6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 256 CUDA cores8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

GPU architecture

Ampere10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Maxwell8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

1210Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 SMs

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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768MHz9Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Docked clock. Up to 460 MHz handheld. Nvidia lists a max of 921 MHz that games do not use

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

3.072TFLOPS6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 20263.072 TFLOPS docked, rated by Nintendo per Digital Foundry

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

ANintendo Switch 2

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.101	561
Docked	Docked	0.998	1,007

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed normal clocks: CPU 1101 MHz handheld and 998 MHz docked, GPU 561 MHz handheld and 1007 MHz docked. The article says availability above these normal clocks is unclear. These are configured operating modes, not an established global maximum.

BNintendo Switch OLED Model

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.02	460
Docked	Docked	1.02	768

Source9Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Clocks per mode. Power per mode is not published

Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

12GB10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

4GB8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 GB Micron LPDDR5X. The iFixit chip ID and the Digital Foundry table say LPDDR5

LPDDR4X8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Consoles made after August 2019 use LPDDR4X. The Digital Foundry table says LPDDR4 for Switch 1 in general

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

6,400MT/s7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 20266400 MT/s docked, 4266 MT/s handheld

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

102GB/s6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026102 GB/s docked, 68 GB/s handheld

25.6GB/s9Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 202625.6 GB/s docked, 21.3 GB/s handheld. Switch 1 family column

StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

256GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

64GB2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

UFS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

eMMC8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD Express1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026microSD Express cards only. Other microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from a Nintendo Switch

microSD2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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UHS-I22Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch/microSD-Card-FAQ-1500171.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original Switch-family card FAQ applies to OLED. Recommended card transfer speed 60 to 95 MB/s is a compatibility guideline, not measured reader throughput. Switch 2 microSD Express support not inherited.

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 2 TB

2TB8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 2 TB

Display

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Screen size

7.9in(20.1 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

7in(17.8 cm)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

1280 × 720px2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

278.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

209.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:923Press articlegamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-vs-steam-deck-which-handheld-is-right-for-you/1100-6494082Read 7 October 2026Exact OLED and original Switch display comparison explicitly states ratio. Maker 1280×720 raster corroborates consistency, but ratio is not generated from pixels. Other GameSpot Bluetooth 4.2/2.4GHz-only template assertions conflict with maker and are rejected.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console Screen: wide colour gamut LCD, subtype not stated.

OLED2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Glossy24Reviewpress-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2021/10/06/nintendo-switch-oled-review-the-best-portable-experience-yetRead 7 October 2026Own exact OLED review identifies screen surface, distinct from its glossy bezel/dock interior. Normal curl 200 full article was read. Factory anti-shatter film remains part of normal surface. No reflection percentage inferred.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

ANintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as 1920x1080 resolution, HDR10 support, VRR up to 120 Hz

BNintendo Switch OLED Model

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	720	60

Source12Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-oledRead 30 September 2026720p at up to 60 frames per second in handheld mode

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

G-SYNC10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026G-Sync in handheld mode14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026More Power, Smoother Gameplay bullet explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode.

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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)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

HDR101Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Potentiometer15Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026June 6, 2025 firsthand Joy-Con 2 teardown, Joysticks section: potentiometer tracks observed, no Hall effect or TMR sensors.

Potentiometer10Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con: sticks type Potentiometers

Stick layout

Offset3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026From the maker's product photos: left stick above the directional buttons, right stick below the face buttons

Offset4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026From the maker's product photos: left stick above the directional buttons, right stick below the face buttons

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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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

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Digital10Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con: triggers pressing Digital

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Directional buttons on Joy-Con 2 (L)

Four buttons2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Directional buttons on Joy-Con (L)

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Nintendo2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con 2 complete Buttons table: no extra grip/paddle controls. L/ZL/R/ZR and rail SL/SR excluded.

02Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Complete Joy-Con button inventory contains no extra rear grip/paddle controls. SL/SR rail shoulder controls excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes17Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49260/p/989Read 8 October 2026System settings support Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R), with configurations saved on the console. Applies to games and most console menus. POWER, Volume, HOME and SYNC are excluded. Calibration and button tests temporarily disable custom mappings.

Yes26Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49229/p/897/c/947Read 7 October 2026Exact support applicability includes OLED and supported Joy-Con L/R. Five preset slots. Power, volume, HOME and SYNC excluded from remapping. Stored on console, not carried to another console by controller. No third-party app required.

System buttons

POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, C Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console: POWER Button and Volume buttons. Joy-Con 2: HOME, Capture and C 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 connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as HD rumble 2 in each Joy-Con 2

HD haptics2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as HD rumble

RGB lighting

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

1,068:118Reviewtechspot.com/article/3006-nintendo-switch-2-displayRead 8 October 2026Reviewer-owned Switch 2 unit measured 1068:1. Article describes manual display testing and limited signal control. Contrast stimulus, instrument, brightness setting and firmware are not published. Motion tests were at 60 Hz, but the contrast test refresh rate is not separately stated. No later user-replaceable-battery hardware revision is inferred.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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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)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ANintendo Switch 2

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.67

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery depleted after 2 hours 40 minutes. Hitman: World of Assassination idle in the Paris level, max brightness, Wi-Fi on

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)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

4.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

4.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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7.4W29Measurementeurogamer.net/heres-how-much-power-your-consoles-use-and-how-much-that-costs-in-the-ukRead 7 October 2026Original Eurogamer/Digital Foundry retest table explicitly identifies Nintendo Switch HEG-001 OLED Edition and workload Overwatch 2, with measured 6.5 to 8.0 W range and approximate average 7.4 W. Whole-console electricity-use test excludes TV/AVR consumption. Article text does not name meter, firmware, dock state or gaming charge state. No fabricated Default mode or isolated APU power claim. Original 2017/2019 figures excluded.

Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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28.8°C28Measurementlesnumeriques.com/console-de-jeu/nintendo-switch-oled-p64179/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own OLED thermal figure after 30 minutes Breath of the Wild shows rear housing hot point 28.8C. Prose rounds case temperature to 29C. Front screen 32C and vent/radiator 31.5C are separate surfaces, not die or grip readings. Thermal camera image read directly. Ambient, brightness and firmware are not stated for this thermal test.

Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 30 September 2026Left and right console speakers

22Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console Speakers: Stereo, left/right built-in speakers shown in front diagram.

Speaker direction

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Front-facing30Reviewifixit.com/News/53272/nintendo-switch-oled-teardown-more-than-screen-deepRead 7 October 2026Actual OLED speaker teardown comparison explicitly distinguishes closed new OLED modules from older speakers emitting both sides. No numeric loudness inferred. Maker developer interview corroborates new enclosed speaker design.

Audio features

Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode, Surround sound effect1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Built-in microphone (monaural)

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

ANintendo Switch 2

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
USB-C	Not available	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top
microSD card	microSD Express	1	Not available
Other	Game card slot	1	Top

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB-C on the bottom for charging and the dock, USB-C on the top for accessories or charging10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Photo caption: the top of the console has the USB-C port, headphone jack and game card slot

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

Source2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB Type-C terminal, 3.5 mm audio jack, game card slot, microSD card slot

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

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Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

Included3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Included2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max output through dock

ANintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR
3840	2160	60	Yes
2560	1440	120	Yes
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026TV mode over HDMI: max 3840x2160 at 60 fps, 120 fps when 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 is selected, HDR10

BNintendo Switch OLED Model

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026TV mode over HDMI: max 1920x1080 at 60 fps

Dock ports

2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), HDMI port, LAN port, AC adapter port, System connector1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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 61Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Wi-Fi 5 at 2.4/5 GHz. The maker separately specifies IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

Bluetooth

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4.12Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console. Joy-Con use Bluetooth 3.0

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026In the right Joy-Con 2

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026In the right Joy-Con

Cellular

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No31Reviewtechaeris.com/2023/03/03/razer-edge-5g-review-ive-got-mixed-feelings-about-thisRead 7 October 2026Published own handheld comparison explicitly names OLED among devices limited to noncellular networking. Maker connection inventory and FCC radios corroborate. A phone hotspot remains a Wi-Fi connection to the console. No native LTE/5G modem or bands borrowed from compared Razer Edge.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

19.74Wh7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202615Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026Battery Life Shrinks section identifies the original Switch 2 cell as 19.74 Wh. Original non-user-replaceable hardware only.

15.95Wh8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 30 September 20263.7 V, 15.95 Wh, 4310 mAh

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

5,220mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20265220 mAh for the model with a non user-replaceable battery. The user-replaceable battery model has 5172 mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

4,310mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

ANintendo Switch 2

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	6.5

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

BNintendo 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

Source2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Battery life (claimed, min)

2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

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USB Power Delivery14Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_EUR_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current exact HEG-001 common-charger section, PDF page 32/printed 66 to 67, explicitly USB PD wired charging up to 15V. Required 2.5 to 14W charger range to achieve charging speed is not accepted connector ceiling. Separate 39W TV-mode supply requirement is not handheld charging ceiling. So wired_charging_max_w stays omitted.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

180min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as approx. 3 hours, charged in sleep mode

180min2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as 3 hours approx., charged in sleep mode

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-oled-model-white-setRead 7 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

60W5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-2--2810757.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter NGN-01: output DC 5.0/9.0/15.0/20.0 V, 3.0 A. 20 V x 3.0 A = 60 W

39W7Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-2--2810757.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch AC adapter HAC-002: output DC 5.0 V 1.5 A / DC 15.0 V 2.6 A. 15 V x 2.6 A = 39 W

Cooling

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Fans

18Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 30 September 2026One console fan, secured with three screws

111Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+OLED+Model+Fan+Replacement/150096Read 30 September 2026Guide replaces the one fan

Vapor chamber

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Not available

Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

Yes7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Kickstand is now metal

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as wide adjustable stand

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Fan, Speakers19Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 8 October 2026Fan replacement requires internal disassembly, screwdrivers and replacement thermal putty and paste. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement requires internal disassembly and tools. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.

Joy-Con controllers34Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/9480/nintendo-switch-oled-en-metroid-dread-nieuwe-game-en-nieuwe-console-getest.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact OLED own hardware review explicitly says the components are interchangeable with older Switch consoles and old Joy-Con can be used. Whole detachable Joy-Con controllers are user-replaceable. Internal joystick module service is classified separately. Internal batteries, soldered eMMC and DIY console repairs are not declared user-replaceable from repair guides.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width272Height116Depth30.7mm(10.7 × 4.6 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 30.7 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.

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.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

534g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 534 g with Joy-Con 2 attached (battery not user-replaceable). The user-replaceable battery model weighs approx. 548 g

420g(14.8 oz)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026With Joy-Con attached

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

401g(14.1 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 401 g, battery not user-replaceable model. The user-replaceable battery model is approx. 441 g

320g(11.3 oz)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 320 g

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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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

Not available

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

Nintendo Switch 2 Console, Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue, Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red, Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C Charging Cable, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, Joy-Con 2 Grip, Joy-Con 2 Strap (x2), Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026

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

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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

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-23Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026The product hub page links to this store page and to the tech specs

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/oled-model3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/oled-modelRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.html2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-Family/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model/Nintendo-Switch-OLED-Model-2000984.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Manual

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdf16Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Important Information booklet for Switch 2 and supplied accessories. It includes safety, charging and service instructions. EU booklet is not evidence of US warranty terms.

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 numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year20Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404/p/172/c/693Read 7 October 2026Current Nintendo of America limited warranty explicitly applies to Switch OLED. US hardware scope, matching existing US pack references. European terms are not generalized. Current terms include controllers and adapters unless otherwise specified, superseding older three-month accessory summaries.

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.