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General

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Series

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

Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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

RP510Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit identification names RP5 for Retroid Pocket 5. This is the model shorthand, not a decoded retailer part number. The separate HQ-M9P FCC template code is not added as exact retained identity.

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.

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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.

28 August 202411Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-5-handheld-revealed-with-all-new-style-ergonomicsRead 7 October 2026Contemporary August 28, 2024 article explicitly reports the first visual reveal on Retroid’s official X account. August 29 screen details and September preorder dates are later announcements. Official linked X post is 403, so source is the independently opened press account. Retail availability remains November 2024.

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.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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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Retroid Pocket 4 Pro24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-to-shake-up-retro-gaming-handheld-market-by-combining-1080p-AMOLED-display-with-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-865-chipset-5-000-mAh-battery-and-Linux-support.884348.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 5 the successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-now-official-following-Retroid-Pocket-Mini-announcement.880495.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Retroid Pocket 5 looks like a direct successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.

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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Retroid Pocket 623Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.

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.

From $2191Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20266Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 202622Press articleretrododo.com/pre-order-dates-pricing-for-retroid-pocket-5-mini-finally-announcedRead 10 October 2026

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

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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.

GC, 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Android 13 handheld with official OTA updates. Marketed as an SD865 OLED Android Handheld

Form factor

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

Slate1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Single slate body with built-in controls on the product photos

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.

Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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.

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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.

Google Play13Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-setup-guideRead 7 October 2026Retroid Pocket 5 setup guide explicitly describes the accessible Play Store. Android 13 software feature, separate from sideloaded emulator recommendations and optional Linux builds. No Steam store is inferred from streaming software.

Physical games

Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

None15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026The interface diagram shows audio jack, TF card slot and USB Type-C only. There is no game card or disc slot.

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.

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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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8651Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026SD865 on the spec image, Snapdragon 865 in the feature image

Chip brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A77	2.8
3	Cortex-A77	2.4
4	Cortex-A55	1.8

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261*A77@2.8G 3*A77@2.4G 4*A55@1.8G

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

1.785GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

7nm1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 6501Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 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.

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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.

587MHz4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Adreno 650 (587 MHz)5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

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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.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Text lists 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The spec image (uploaded May 2025) still lists 8GB2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Refurbished listing with the original 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz, 128GB UFS 3.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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

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4,266MT/s15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026System parameters table lists RAM as 8GB LPDDR4x @ 2133MHz. This is the memory clock. LPDDR4X transfers twice per clock, so 4266 MT/s. The current maker page repeats 2133MHz for the 12 GB model.

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.

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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.

128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 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.

UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026128GB UFS 3.1

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

microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026TF Card Slot

Card speed class

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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.

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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

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1280 × 720px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

1920 × 1080px4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

Pixel density

267ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=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.

16:94Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026

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.

OLED1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026AMOLED

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.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20261080p@60fps

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Screen row reads 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED 500Nits. The maker does not say whether this is typical or peak, and gives no HDR or window size.

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.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20263D hall sticks

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.

Symmetric1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026

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 soldering18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit says the Pocket 5 thumbsticks are straightforward to replace. The soldered parts it names are storage and the charge port. The maker also sells a Hall joystick module for the Pocket 5. Replacement needs opening the shell, so this is service without soldering and not a hot-swap module.

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.

Hall effect14Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Retroid_Pocket_5Read 7 October 2026iFixit staff-written Pocket 5 specification explicitly names Hall-effect analog triggers. Original 2024 page hardware table has 8GB. Used as nominal common-model control claim, not measured performance. Current maker 12GB model still specifies analog L2/R2 and same fixed controls, but maker does not name sensor. Stick Hall claims are not used to infer triggers. No trusted conflicting trigger-technology statement found.

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.

Cross1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Cross D-pad on the product photos

Face button labels

Nintendo1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Nintendo1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026From the product photos: X top, A right, B bottom, Y left. Page notes interchangeable button layouts (DIY)

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.

01Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Rear ergonomics rendering contains no rear controls. View of front and top distinguishes L1/R1/L2/R2 shoulder controls.

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.

016Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Counted dedicated trackpads in the complete maker interface diagram and current product views. No separate trackpad surface is present. The main capacitive touchscreen and thumbsticks are excluded. This is a physical count from documented control surfaces, not an inference from Android alone.

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.

Yes17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Software section explicitly describes switching the controller between Nintendo and Xbox button layouts. This confirms system-level preset remapping without game support. It does not claim arbitrary reassignment of every button or system-navigation key.

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

ON/OFF, Volume +, Volume -, Select, Start, Home, Back15Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original branded fold-out RP5 manual labels ON/OFF, Volume +/-, Select, Start, Home and Back. Power label is kept verbatim as ON/OFF. Volume rocker has two distinct inputs. Maker current product views match common system-control layout. Face buttons, shoulder controls and stick clicks are excluded. Manual diagram mistakenly labels thumbsticks Analog Trigger/L3 and R3. That mislabeled term is not imported as trigger evidence. Manufacturer-authored public mirror independently fetched, fully extracted and rendered.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

Not available

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Not available

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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

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Gyroscope: Supported.5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026

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

Not available

Rumble5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Vibration: Supported

RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Lit rings around both sticks in several colours on the product photos

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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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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Worst case across Android games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Switch emulation with settings maxed	3.58
Gaming	Game Boy Advance emulation	11

Source17Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-5-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer's lowest runtime was 215 minutes in Android games like Honkai Star Rail or Switch emulation with everything maxed out, repeated twice. GameCube and PS2 tests at 3x upscaling gave the same result. Game Boy Advance ran 11 hours. Brightness, TDP and Android build are not stated in the text, so they are left out. 8 GB model.

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)

3.58h=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)

11h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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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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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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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.

25Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Dual speakers

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-facing4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Stereo front-facing speakers

Audio features

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

Not available

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

Not available

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Yes4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20265Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

Type	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Video Output: DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C. Charging Speed: 27Watt4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026USB-C, bottom-mounted

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Not available

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USB-C charging

9W=CalculatedFrom Ports

27W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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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Resolution1920 × 1080 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026System Parameters table: DisplayPort 1080p60. Identifies original 8GB revision.

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.

Sold separately3Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026Retroid Official Dock, 7-in-1 USB C Dock, 29.90 USD. RP5: Fully compatible

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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1*PD Charging, 1*HDMI output up to 4K@60, 1*Gigabit LAN, 2*USB3.0, 2*USB2.03Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 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 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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.

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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.

5.11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/hardware/switch/modal/specs/lite.htmlRead 10 October 2026

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Cellular

Not available

No4Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Rendered feature accessibility label: Mobile Data: Not Supported.

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.

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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

5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 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.

BRetroid Pocket 5

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Battery life (claimed, min)

3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Not available

Battery life (claimed, max)

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

27W1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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.

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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.

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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

No5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026Package list is the handheld, a USB Type-C cable and a user manual. No power adapter is listed.

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.

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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.

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Active cooling. The cooling image shows one blower 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.

Not available

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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.

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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battery, thumbsticks, fan, buttons, display and front shell assembly, Backplate18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit Pocket 5 scorecard states battery, thumbsticks, fan and many buttons are straightforward to replace, while display/front shell assembly requires patience. Current maker separately offers Pocket 5 DIY backplate and button sets. Replacement does not imply warranty covers accidental DIY damage or maker sells every part.19Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-clear-backplateRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Clear Backplate sold in DIY catalog. Maker warns damage during the procedure is not covered under manufacturer warranty.20Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-full-set-buttonsRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Full Set Buttons in DIY catalog explicitly includes shoulder, home, volume and direction buttons.

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.

Width199.2Height78.5mm(7.8 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 15.6 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.

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.

280g(9.9 oz)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026

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

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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.

2BFEN-POCKET59Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/4c8000793470a0dfb90203cc03f2ed4c49001a6ed61b17888427ef7abd2d400e.pdfRead 30 September 2026SAR report cover and repeated page headers identify 2BFEN-POCKET5 and test model Retroid Pocket 5. Other radio reports contain HQ-M9P template headers, so the exact model-specific SAR report is preferred.

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.

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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.

Retroid Pocket 5, USB Type-C cable, User manual5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026DroiX lists the box contents. It adds a free case and screen protector as its own offer, left out here

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.

None5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026No case in the package list.

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.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 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.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld12Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 7 October 2026Current maker Specifications & Features section states the 12 GB / 128 GB version, while its original embedded specification image states 8 GB / 128 GB. The full maker page covers both retained references and is preferred over linking the old 8 GB image alone.

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.

ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdf8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026Original Retroid Pocket 5 branded manual, indexed System Parameters and Interface Introduction sections read. The scanned PDF is challenge-blocked, so full PDF access is unverified.21Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fully read original Retroid-branded RP5 80 x 100 mm fold-out manual, hosted in a public retailer media CDN. Same original 8 GB system parameters as previous indexed mirror. A separate English table with wrong port positions and 5 V-only charging was rejected.

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.

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