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Series

Nintendo Switch2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026

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.

HDH-0011Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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

000454968822663Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-lite-turquoiseRead 7 October 2026Exact US Turquoise store About this item UPC 00045496882266, a 14-digit GTIN with maker leading zeroes retained. Not assigned to other colors.

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.

10 July 201910Press releasenintendo.com/en-gb/News/2019/July/Nintendo-introduces-Nintendo-Switch-Lite-a-device-dedicated-to-handheld-game-play-1596192.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker announcement dated July 10, 2019. Planned September 20 date alone is not used for retail proof.

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

Available3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-lite-turquoiseRead 7 October 2026Exact current US Turquoise product structured Offer states availability https://schema.org/InStock and itemCondition https://schema.org/NewCondition. Current 229.99 price is not launch MSRP.

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.

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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.

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.

$199.9911Press releasea4at.com/2019/09/20/the-nintendo-switch-family-grows-with-todays-launch-of-nintendo-switch-liteRead 5 October 2026Syndicated Nintendo of America launch release dated September 20, 2019 explicitly states suggested retail USD 199.99 and now available. US MSRP before local sales tax, not a later 229.99 store price. No EUR launch price with exact tax scope proved, omitted. Current standard US box only represented. Limited edition bundles not inherited. Direct retrieval times out. Public indexed syndicated Nintendo launch text was read. Exact retail month has a separately opened launch-day news source.

$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.

US11Press releasea4at.com/2019/09/20/the-nintendo-switch-family-grows-with-todays-launch-of-nintendo-switch-liteRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

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 console2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026

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

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026Dedicated handheld with integrated, non-removable controls.

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

Platform and software

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OS family

Nintendo Switch OS2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026The built-in Nintendo Switch software and eShop platform are explicitly identified. No Android, Windows or SteamOS inference.

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

OS at launch

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Latest OS

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.

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 eShop2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026More system features explicitly lists Nintendo eShop for on-system digital game and DLC purchases.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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 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.

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

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

NVIDIA customised Tegra processor1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker only says custom NVIDIA Tegra processor. Teardown identifies Tegra X1-based ODNX10-A1 but calls the specific T210B01 variant presumed. The maker does not name the exact chip revision. CPU cores, clocks, process and GPU facts come from the sources on those fields.

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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 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.

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

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Max CPU clock

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Process

16nm23Press articlevideocardz.com/newz/next-gen-nintendo-switch-rumored-to-feature-nvidia-ada-lovelace-gpu-architectureRead 7 October 2026Same released-device table explicitly gives 16 nm TSMC for Tegra X1 T214 in Switch Lite. Body separately describes current Mariko as 16 nm TSMC. Digital Foundry exact Lite review identifies that revision. Original 20 nm T210 and future unreleased entries are excluded. Manufacturer is silent, so this remains a published secondary fact.

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

GPU

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.

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

GPU architecture

Maxwell23Press articlevideocardz.com/newz/next-gen-nintendo-switch-rumored-to-feature-nvidia-ada-lovelace-gpu-architectureRead 7 October 2026Published comparison table, released Tegra X1 T214 row explicitly lists Switch Lite and Maxwell. This existing-hardware row is separate from future next-generation rumor. Digital Foundry exact Lite review independently identifies Mariko/T210b01. No unreleased GPU claim or generic clock borrowed.

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.

226Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_SwitchRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications table lists 2 compute units for the GM20B GPU. The unit is NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors. The same page says the Lite uses the Tegra X1+.

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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.

460MHz24Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Mobile clock is up to 460 MHz. The 768 MHz docked clock does not apply because the Lite cannot dock. The column also lists a 921 MHz maximum that games do not use.

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.

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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 Lite

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

Source24Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 2026Mobile clocks only. Power per mode is not published.

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

4GB7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 8 identifies two Samsung K4U6E3S4AM-MGCJ 16 Gb LPDDR4X DRAM packages, explicitly 4 GB total. Storage 32 GB is not RAM. Full hardware teardown establishes memories and one fan. Stick mechanism is now independently opened in Step 7 and classified in its own source notes. T210B01 chip is only presumed in this teardown, so no specific chip code, CPU/GPU clock or core count is derived from it.

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

RAM type

LPDDR4X7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026

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.

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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.

21.3GB/s24Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 10 October 202621.3 GB/s in mobile mode. The 25.6 GB/s docked figure does not apply to the Lite.

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.

32GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker System Memory 32 GB means built-in game/data storage, not RAM. The same cell excludes storage reserved for system files.

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.

eMMC7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 8 identifies Samsung KLMBG2JETD-B041 32 GB eMMC soldered flash. No M.2 socket is asserted.

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

microSD1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

2TB7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 1 explicitly says up to 2 TB microSD additional storage, normalized decimal 2000 GB.

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

Display

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Screen size

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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

1280 × 720px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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

267ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

209.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:916Retailer pagemultimedia.yeppon.it/products/10002292/10002292-leaflet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Retailer-hosted product datasheet explicitly Nintendo Switch Lite Turquoise, 32 GB. Page 1 Display Formato row gives 16:9, matching maker 1280 x 720. Not a manufacturer PDF. Its incorrect 450 g weight is rejected against maker 275 g. No other claims borrowed.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker only publishes LCD. IPS is not inferred from viewing angles or the original Switch panel.

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.

Glossy8Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 5 October 2026Display section reports strong reflections and mirrored surroundings in bright conditions. Glossy LCD surface, not matte.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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 Lite

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

Source17Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nintendo-switch-oled-vs-switch-vs-switch-liteRead 7 October 2026Screen comparison explicitly says all three Switch/OLED/Lite screens use 720p resolution and standard 60Hz refresh. Only native 1280x720 Lite mode stored. No game frame-rate cap substituted or external-output mode inferred.

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

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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)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

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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.

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.

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

Stick layout

Offset5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Front diagram positions left stick above the +Control Pad and right stick below ABXY, offset layout.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Built-in +Control Pad is a single cross D-pad, not four separate directional buttons.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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.

05Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Complete Front/Top/Bottom/Back system diagrams account for integrated L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls and all system buttons. No extra rear/grip buttons. Shoulder triggers and system buttons are excluded from rear count.

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

05Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Complete maker system diagrams show the touchscreen and all separate control surfaces, with no independent trackpads. The touchscreen is not counted as a trackpad.

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 5 October 2026Exact support article explicitly says buttons on Nintendo Switch Lite can be remapped. POWER, Volume and HOME restrictions are documented. Mapping is saved on console, not in a game.

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, + Button, - Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

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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

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Fingerprint

None5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026The Lite system diagram labels every control, port and slot. It shows no fingerprint sensor.

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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.

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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

343nits8Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly measures full white centre 343 cd/m², maximum brightness on right 346 cd/m². Centre 343 stored, not edge maximum. September 2019 review unit, firmware unspecified. No measured runtime chart, charge 0-100, SPL, PWM frequency, grip/APU temperature or stick numeric tests in this article. Maker approximate 275 g repeated here is not independently weighed evidence.

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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

856:18Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 5 October 2026Review average black 0.402 cd/m² and contrast 856:1. No recalculation from rounded luminance.

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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 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.

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.

2.9h=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.

3.83h=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.

137min21Revieweurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact HDH-001 column, Battery Charging 0-100% row explicitly 2 h 17 min, exactly 137 minutes. Adapter model and device powered or sleep state are unstated. No rounded approximate maker three-hour claim substituted.

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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.

25Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Complete Bottom diagram labels Speaker L and Speaker R, two physical drivers. Stereo claim alone was not used to infer the count.

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

Bottom-firing5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Speaker L/R openings face downward at the bottom edge. Computer Base review independently states downward firing.

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

Stereo speakers1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Speakers row reads Stereo.

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.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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 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

Source5Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47285Read 10 October 2026Complete maker system diagram: USB-C at bottom, 3.5 mm CTIA audio at top, microSD slot at the rear/bottom corner, and Nintendo Switch game-card slot at top. Each physical slot or connector appears once. physical_game_media names its supported media, not an additional connector. Exact HDH-001 manual separately establishes 9 W charging input.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

9W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video Output cell dash, maker feature page explicitly excludes TV output. USB-C charging is not DisplayPort evidence.

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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

None25Measurementeurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2019-nintendo-switch-lite-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the Lite has no TV output and does not fit the standard dock.

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 Lite

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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

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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 51Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac is Wi-Fi 5.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed Technical Specifications Nintendo Switch Lite row explicitly lists 2412-2472 MHz and 5180-5700 MHz Wi-Fi ranges.

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

4.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Published Bluetooth 4.1 is the device connection version. Chip component support for 5.0 in teardown is not the console supported version.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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.

13.6Wh7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 5 identifies the actual Nintendo 3570 mAh pack rated 13.6 Wh. No guessed voltage conversion.

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.

3,570mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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 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

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker approximate gaming 3-7 h depends on software. Zelda: Breath of the Wild approx 4 h is a separate named-game claim. Brightness and settings not specified.

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)

3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

7h=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.

9W4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed Power Requirements gives Nintendo Switch Lite HDH-001 max 9 W required for maximum charging speed. Device input differs from HAC-002 adapter rating 39 W.

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Charging standards

USB PD4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same Common Charger section explicitly says all covered models support USB PD fast charging. Version unspecified.

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging Time reads approx. 3 hours, assuming the console is charged while in Sleep Mode. Stored as the nominal claim.

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-lite-turquoiseRead 7 October 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.

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.

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

17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Complete internal teardown Step 6 and assembly photograph show one cooling fan with one heatpipe/heatsink. No fanless inference from low heat.

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

Vapor chamber

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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

No7Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Teardown/126223Read 7 October 2026Step 3 expressly says Lite lacks the original Switch kickstand.

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

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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.

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.

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.

275g(9.7 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker approximate whole handheld 275 g. Integrated controls cannot be detached.

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.

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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

BKEHDH00120Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHDH001/Label/06-Label-and-Location-4376228Read 7 October 2026Public indexed original Nintendo FCC label filing, document 4376228. FCC ID table BKEHDH001, document title HDH-001_Label_and_label_location_190718, applicant Nintendo. Exact reference HDH-001. HDH002 separate filing excluded.

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

Directive 2014/53/EU4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_ImportantInformation_UKV.pdfRead 10 October 2026Declaration of conformity names Nintendo Switch Lite among the radio equipment types in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

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 Lite system, Nintendo Switch AC Adapter3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-lite-turquoiseRead 7 October 2026Complete US standard-box list contains system and Nintendo Switch AC adapter. Other bundles and regional leaflets are not inherited.

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

None8Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/gaming/nintendo-switch-lite-test.69242Read 5 October 2026Opening box summary explicitly says only the power supply comes with system. No carrying case included.

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/lite2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch/liteRead 10 October 2026

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/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 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/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.

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.

1year15Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404/p/172/c/693Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Warranty and Service Information includes Nintendo Switch Lite. Limited Warranty states twelve months for original purchaser, valid only in US and Canada. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

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.

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