Which Nintendo Switch is right for you?
Decide which Nintendo Switch family console is the best fit for you with this comparison table!
Nintendo Switch
- OLED Model
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Lite
Play modes
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode
Compatible software
All Nintendo Switch software.*
All Nintendo Switch software.
Nintendo Switch software that supports handheld mode.
Controllers
1 Joy-Con Pair included
HD rumble
IR Motion Camera
Joy-Con controllers include HD rumble and IR Motion Camera.
1 Joy-Con Pair included
HD rumble
IR Motion Camera
Joy-Con controllers include HD rumble and IR Motion Camera.
Features Integrated controls
Joy-Con (sold separately) required to play games that use HD rumble and IR Motion Camera.
Nintendo Switch dock
Output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
LAN port for use in TV mode.
Output via HDMI cable in TV mode.
Does not support output to a TV and is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch dock.
Size
7-inch OLED
1280x720 resolution
102mm x 242mm x 13.9mm
(with Joy-Con controllers attached)
6.2 inch LCD
1280x720 resolution
102mm x 239mm x 13.9mm
(with Joy-Con controllers attached)
Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protrusions.
5.5 inch LCD
1280x720 resolution
91.1mm x 208mm x 13.9mm
Please note: 28.4mm at the thickest, from the tips of the analogue sticks to the ZL/ZR Button protusions.
Weight
Approx. 320g
(With Joy-Con controllers attached: 420g)
Approx. 297g
(With Joy-Con controllers attached: 398g)
Approx. 275g
Storage
64 GB
32 GB
32 GB
You can increase your console's storage with compatible microSD cards (sold separately).For more information on compatible microSD cards, please visit our support section.
Battery life
Approx. 4.5-9 hours
The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Approx. 4.5-9 hours
The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo Switch consoles sold before August 2019 may have different battery life. Please visit our Support page for more information.
Approx. 3-7 hours
The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 4 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
*Nintendo Switch - OLED Model is compatible with the full library of Nintendo Switch games. However, there may be differences in game experience with some of the Toy-Con accessories in the Nintendo Labo series, due to differences in console and screen size between Nintendo Switch - OLED Model and Nintendo Switch. There may also be games where the game experience may differ due to the new capabilities of the console, such as the larger screen size. For more information, please visit our support section.
Games compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch Lite can play all Nintendo Switch software that supports handheld mode.
How to check if software supports handheld mode
If a game supports Joy-Con functions such as HD rumble, IR Motion Camera and Joy-Con motion sensors, some features will not be available using Nintendo Switch Lite alone. Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) are required to use these features.
More details
For games that do not support handheld mode, players can wirelessly connect Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite. In these cases, users will need to have a device to recharge Joy-Con controllers, such as the Joy-Con charging grip. To find play mode compatibility information for specific games, please refer to the product packaging or Nintendo eShop.
More details
How to check if games support handheld mode
Game cards
For physical software on game cards, please look for the handheld mode symbol on the back of the box.
Downloadable software
On product pages on Nintendo eShop, please check the Supported Play Modes section for the handheld mode symbol.
On product pages here on the official Nintendo website, please check the Details tab. Information about play modes can be found in the Features section.
Features that require additional Joy-Con controllers on Nintendo Switch Lite
If a game supports Joy-Con functions such as HD rumble, IR Motion Camera and Joy-Con motion sensors, some features will not be available using Nintendo Switch Lite alone. However, Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) can be wirelessly connected to Nintendo Switch Lite to use these features.
A Joy-Con charging grip or flagship Nintendo Switch console (HAC-001) is required to charge Joy-Con controllers. These products are sold separately.
Affected Nintendo software
Mario Tennis Aces
Swing Mode, which allows you to play with motion controls, cannot be played unless you connect a Joy-Con controller.
Snipperclips and Snipperclips Plus
Party Mode and Blitz Mode cannot be played unless you connect two additional controllers, such as Joy-Con controllers, and play with two or more people.
Games that can be played on Nintendo Switch Lite if you have additional Joy-Con controllers
For games that support tabletop mode, players can wirelessly connect Joy-Con controllers (sold separately) to Nintendo Switch Lite and enjoy the following games (with some restrictions as listed).
A Joy-Con charging grip or flagship Nintendo Switch console (HAC-001) is required to charge Joy-Con controllers. These products are sold separately.
Super Mario Party
Toad's Rec Room minigames, played by combining two flagship Nintendo Switch consoles with the Joy-Con controllers detached, are not designed for the shape of Nintendo Switch Lite, so the game experience will differ from that intended.
1-2-Switch
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
While additional Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con, the Nintendo Switch Lite console cannot be placed in the Toy-Con for Fishing Rod, Motorbike, Piano or House, so the game experience will differ from that intended.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
While additional Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con, the Nintendo Switch Lite console cannot be placed in the screen stand included in Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit.
