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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-nova-handheldRead 14 October 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

RPN-8-GC, RPN-8-16B, RPN-8-BK, RPN-8-CR, RPN-8-IB, RPN-8-CP, RPN-8-WM, RPN-12-GC, RPN-12-16B, RPN-12-BK, RPN-12-CR, RPN-12-IB, RPN-12-CP, RPN-12-WM1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Store listing and its Shopify product feed list 14 SKUs, RPN-8-xx and RPN-12-xx for GC, 16B, BK, CR, IB, CP and WM. These are store SKUs, not maker model numbers.

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.

June 202610Press articletimeextension.com/news/2026/06/here-are-the-specs-and-launch-prices-for-the-retroid-pocket-nova-retroids-new-43-handheldRead 14 October 2026June 2026 launch article. Pre-orders opened on 26 June 2026 at 9pm EST.11Press articleengadget.com/2201878/retroids-pocket-nova-is-a-very-capable-43-handheld-that-costs-dollar229Read 14 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2026 reports the Pocket Nova announcement with specs and prices. An earlier teaser date was not found, so only the month is stored.

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-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026All 14 store variants are marked available. The listing was published on 25 June 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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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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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 $2291Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 202610Press articletimeextension.com/news/2026/06/here-are-the-specs-and-launch-prices-for-the-retroid-pocket-nova-retroids-new-43-handheldRead 14 October 202611Press articleengadget.com/2201878/retroids-pocket-nova-is-a-very-capable-43-handheld-that-costs-dollar229Read 14 October 202612Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 14 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, Crystal, Ice Blue, Clear Purple, Watermelon1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Color options as named in the store: GC, 16Bit, Black, Crystal, Ice Blue, Clear Purple, Watermelon.

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-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Android 13 gaming handheld marketed as a retro handheld with an Android launcher. Not a Windows PC and not a cloud-only device.

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-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Single slate body with fixed controls. The maker's photos show no detachable controllers and no hinge.

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.

Android2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

OS at launch

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Android 132Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026OS row: Android 13.

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 Play19Reviewretrogamecorps.com/2022/01/16/retroid-pocket-2-starter-guideRead 14 October 2026Starter guide focuses on the Retroid Pocket 6 and Nova. It says Retroid Pocket devices ship as a general Android device with essential apps such as the Play Store pre-installed. Apps are installed through the Play Store.

Physical games

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

None2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026The Interface row has 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 QCS85502Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor row: Qualcomm QCS8550. The maker does not name a Snapdragon model.

Chip brand

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

Qualcomm2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 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 Nova

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	1	Kryo Prime	3.2
Performance	4	Kryo Gold	2.8
Efficiency	3	Kryo Silver	2

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026CPU row: 1x Kryo Prime at 3.2GHz, 4x Kryo Gold at 2.8GHz, 3x Kryo Silver at 2.0GHz. The maker names the cores this way and no individual Arm core models are stated. Kryo Prime, Gold and Silver map to the Prime, Performance and Efficiency core types.3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

4nm2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor image: Process 4nm.

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 7402Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 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.

680MHz3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/6_77c16d9a-416a-4a81-9fc4-9a17ba8b1a09.jpgRead 14 October 2026Processor image: Adreno 740 @ 680MHz.

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 Nova

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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-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Model options 8+128GB and 12+128GB. Storage is 128GB for both.

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

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.

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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.

128GB2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026RAM & Storage row: UFS3.1 128GB. Every configuration has 128GB.

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.

UFS2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 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 pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Interface row lists a TF Card Slot. Reviewers call it a microSD 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

4.5in(11.4 cm)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1280 × 960px2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

267ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

355.6ppi=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.

4:34Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_36c914da-b58f-426c-8054-52c25f129c5b.jpgRead 14 October 2026Display image: 4.5 inch, 4:3, AMOLED, 120Hz, 1280x960. The same image states 500 nits peak brightness and 150% sRGB gamut volume. Neither is stored because the brightness has no SDR or HDR mode and the gamut is volume, not DCI-P3 coverage.

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 pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Screen row: 4.5-inch AMOLED.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Landscape2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 20261280 x 960 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape.

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

Yes13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes the screen as a 4:3 touchscreen.14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Touch Screen: Supported.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Touchscreen Yes.

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 Nova

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	960	120

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Screen row: 1280*960 120Hz. This is the built-in panel. No lower refresh modes are documented.

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.

Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 2026Spec text on the page: 3D 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.

Symmetric6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Black variant photo shows one stick below the D-pad on the left and one below the face buttons on the right. This is the symmetric layout.

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.

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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 effect5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026L2/R2 Triggers tile: Hall sensor based triggers.

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.

Cross5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026D-Pad tile shows a single cross D-pad.

Face button labels

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

Nintendo6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. Software layouts can differ from the print.

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.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026The maker's rear photo of the Black model shows a vented back with no rear buttons or paddles. The M1 and M2 macro buttons sit on the top edge.

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.

06Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026No dedicated trackpad in the maker's front and rear photos.

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.

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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, Volume +, Volume -, M1, M2, Start, Select, Home, Back14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Additional Controls row: Home, back, volume up and down, M1/M2 shoulder buttons. Power is on the right side per DroiX. Start and Select come from the DroiX spec tab.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026Shoulder, trigger and macro buttons are on the top. Volume and power buttons are on the right side.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab Action Buttons: D-PAD, joysticks, M1/M2, Menu, shoulder, Start / Select (+ / -), triggers, ABXY. Retro Catalog names a Home button where this tab says Menu. The maker's front photo shows a home icon button, so Home is stored.18Reviewdarylbaxter.com/posts/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer names extra M1 and M2 buttons used as shortcuts.

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

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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

Yes14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported. No sensor details are given.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Gyroscope Yes.

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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Rumble14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported. Generic rumble only, with no actuator type.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Rumble Yes.

RGB lighting

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Yes5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026RGB Ring tile: configurable, decorative RGB ring for both sticks.

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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3,732points16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX scored 3,732 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Firmware and power profile are not stated.

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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1,497,067points16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX scored 1,497,067 in AnTuTu. AnTuTu version, firmware and power profile are not stated.

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 Nova

Test	Hours (h)
Max load	4

Source16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026AnTuTu on a loop at full screen brightness, maximum performance and matching fan profiles ran around four hours. The review gives no exact minutes and no nit value for the brightness. The stated average-use estimate of about eight hours is not stored because it is not measured. DroiX also reports 53 dB on the Smart fan setting and 63 dB on Maximum. Those are not stored because the A-weighting and distance are not stated.

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)

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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)

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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.

213Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer describes dual front-facing speakers.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 2026Front-facing stereo speakers.17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Speakers Type Front Facing (X2).

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-facing6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4fe40f089696834c4906303a743d01c5_69478f4f-a55f-4431-8fdc-cf758caa979c.jpgRead 14 October 2026Front photo shows a speaker grille at the lower edge of each grip.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 202614Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Speaker Placement: Front. Stereo speaker listed.15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 202617Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Front Facing.

Audio features

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

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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

Yes13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 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 Nova

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	Yes	27
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Interface row: USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5mm Audio Jack, TF Card Slot. Port sides come from the maker's product photos. The USB generation suffix and link rate are not published.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer lists an off-centre USB-C port on the bottom, a 3.5mm jack and an SD card slot. USB-C video out to a monitor works.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026Covered microSD slot, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C on the bottom.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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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.

Yes2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Video Output row: DisplayPort 4K 60Hz via USB-C.13Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-nova-reviewRead 14 October 2026Video out via USB-C works as it should on a monitor.

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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Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Read as 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz over USB-C DisplayPort.

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 separately9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Retroid Official Dock is sold separately. Its compatibility list names RP Nova, RP6 and RP5 as fully compatible.

Max output through dock

ANintendo Switch Lite

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BRetroid Pocket Nova

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Dock specification: HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz. No HDR support is stated.

Dock ports

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1 USB-C PD charging input, 1 HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports9Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 14 October 2026Seven-in-one dock: one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors and are separate from the handheld ports.

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 72Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 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.

5.32Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026

NFC

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

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Cellular

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No14Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Rendered feature 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.

19Wh17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Li-Po, 5000 mAh, 19Wh, rated voltage 3.8 V, internal sealed battery. 5000 mAh x 3.8 V = 19 Wh, which agrees.

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

5,000mAh2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 5000mAh.

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 Nova

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Battery life (claimed, min)

3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

27W2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Charging row: 27Watt, stated by the maker.

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

Not available

Yes15Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/retroid-pocket-nova-the-new-retro-emulation-handheld-to-beatRead 14 October 2026Review says there are options in settings to limit the max charge or charging speed.

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

No17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026The retailer's What's in the Box text lists the console, USB-C charging cable, tempered glass screen protector and user manual. No charger is listed. The maker's page lists no box contents.

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.

17Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/7_a82613e0-36f7-4a4b-bf4f-72e9b1f6c8a5.jpgRead 14 October 2026Advanced Active Cooling cutaway shows one blower fan with a heatsink.

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.

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Back shell, Thumbstick caps, Buttons5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_ee2c4237-c3be-4785-a239-9960dad1d042.jpgRead 14 October 2026Ergonomic Design tile: available for DIY users. The back shell is swappable. The maker's dimensions image lists the ergonomic grip as optional.20Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-nova-setup-guideRead 14 October 2026Setup guide says you can swap out all of your buttons for a different theme. DroiX describes removing four screws to fit the optional grip back shell. Removable thumbstick caps are noted by Retro Dodo.

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.

Width169.9Height84.1mm(6.7 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Dimensions row: 169.9*84.1*15.6mm. The 15.6 mm value is the flat-back chassis thickness and is not stored as depth.8Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/75edfe9fbfcaf632480f3147853debcb.jpgRead 14 October 2026169.9 x 84.1 mm. Thickness is 15.6 mm for the default flat-back design and 26.3 mm with the optional ergonomic grip. The thickness is a chassis figure and the triggers and sticks are outside the dimension lines, so depth 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.

255g(9 oz)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Weight row: 255g for the default flat-back design.8Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/75edfe9fbfcaf632480f3147853debcb.jpgRead 14 October 2026255 g for the flat-back design (default). 260 g with the optional ergonomic grip. The default is stored.16Reviewdroix.net/blogsRead 14 October 2026DroiX quotes around 256 g, which matches the maker's 255 g within rounding.

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.

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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.

Console, USB-C charging cable, Tempered glass screen protector, User manual17Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-novaRead 14 October 2026Same retailer box list. RetroHandhelds and PC Guide report that pre-orders also got a free bumped back shell and a tempered glass screen protector, so the screen protector may be a pre-order item. The retailer states it as part of the package.

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.

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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

goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-nova-handheldRead 14 October 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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpg2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/12_9c1db98e-b9c3-4fdc-87db-7abf77490957.jpgRead 14 October 2026Pocket Nova Specifications image from the maker's product page.

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.

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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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