Here’s how the Nintendo Switch Lite compares to the original Switch

A Nintendo Switch Lite system was announced this morning — a smaller, lighter, portable-only version of Nintendo’s flagship hybrid console.

 

 

It’s easy to tell the difference between the two consoles in terms of size, but what about speed, the display quality, and other specs and features?

Thanks to Nintendo’s official press release and outlets like CNET, The Verge, and GameSpot, we’re able to break down some further details about how the two consoles differ.

 

Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite specs comparison

 

	Nintendo Switch	Nintendo Switch Lite
Size	4″ high, 9.4″ long, .55″ deep	3.6″ high, 8.2″ long, .55″ deep
Weight	297 g/10.5 oz.	Approximately 275 g/9.7 oz.
Display size	6.2″	5.5″
Display resolution	720p	720p
Battery life	2.5 – 6.5 hours	3 – 7 hours
Battery capacity	4310 mAh	3570 mAh
D-pad	Directional buttons	Proper D-pad
Joy-Con	Detachable	Integrated
Internal storage	32 GB	32 GB
Dockable?	Yes	No
HD Rumble?	Yes	No
IR sensors?	Yes	No
HDMI cable included?	Yes	No
Auto-brightness adjust?	Yes	No
Kickstand?	Yes	No
Capacitive touch screen?	Yes	Yes
microSD card slot?	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack?	Yes	Yes
Stereo speakers?	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi connectivity?	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth support?	Yes	Yes
NFC (amiibo) support?	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer?	Yes	Yes
Gyro controls?	Yes	Yes
Charging port	USB-C	USB-C
Color options	Gray, Neon Red/Blue, Neon Pink/Green (Splatoon 2 edition), Red (Super Mario Odyssey edition), Monster Hunter edition, Diablo III edition, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate edition, Brown/Yellow (Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!/Eevee! Edition	Yellow, Gray, Turquoise, Pokémon Sword/Shield edition
Price	$299 USD	$199 USD

 

According to both CNET and The Verge, which were able to experience a hands-on with the console prior to its announcement, the Nintendo Switch Lite feels more compact than the original Switch.

CNET’s Scott Stein adds that the “matte plastic” and “solid feel” reminded him a lot of the Nintendo 2DS XL, and that without the detachable Joy-Con, the system doesn’t “flex or creak as much [as the original Nintendo Switch], either.”

Stein also adds that while the Switch Lite isn’t “pocket-sized,” it’s “a lot more jacket-pocket friendly, like a gaming Kindle,” and while the smaller 720p screen on the Switch Lite makes games look “a bit sharper,” in some cases, it can be more difficult to read smaller text.

The Nintendo Switch Lite will launch on September 20th, 2019.

What do you think of the differences? Are you thinking of picking up a Nintendo Switch Lite when it launches? Let us know in the comments!

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