Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch 2 ($449) vs Nintendo Switch Lite ($229.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449 | $229.99 |
| Weight | 534g | 275g |
| Display | 7.9" LCD 1080p HDR | 5.5" LCD 720p |
| Battery | 2–6.5h | 3 to 7 hours |
| Storage | 256GB + microSD | 32GB + microSD |
| Controllers | Joy-Con 2 (mouse mode) | Built in (not detachable) |
| Compat | Switch 1 backward compat | — |
| Output | 4K/60fps docked | Handheld only, no TV output |
| Weight | 534g with Joy-Con 2, 401g console | 275g |
| Colors | — | Five colors: Turquoise, Yellow, Blue, Gray, Coral |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo Switch 2
- 7.9" 1080p HDR display
- Switch 1 backward compatible
- 4K docked output
- Best portable exclusive library
- Mouse-mode Joy-Con 2
- LCD not OLED
- Game cards still used
- $449 + $60-$70 first-party games
Nintendo Switch Lite
- Cheapest Switch at $229.99
- 275g, the lightest of the Switch family
- Five colors
- Plays every game that supports handheld mode
- No TV output, it cannot dock
- Joy-Con are built in and do not detach
- Smaller 5.5 inch LCD than the Switch
- Only games that support handheld mode work
Nintendo Switch Lite is the better value at $229.99. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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