The Nintendo Switch Lite vs. the original Switch: What’s changed?
We knew it was coming, but Nintendo’s finally drawn the curtain back on a smaller, portable-only version of its successful Switch console. It’ll be out in September, in plenty of time before the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield this November. But a lower price of $200 doesn’t come without its sacrifices. What did Nintendo have to take out to get the price so low? Check out our table for the full skinny — you might be surprised at what didn’t get cut, and be sure to check out our full review when it drops some time closer to launch.
| Switch Lite | Switch (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $300 |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 8.2 x 0.55 inches (91.1 x 208 x 13.9 mm) | 4 x 9.4 x 0.55 inches (102 x 239 x 13.9 mm) |
| Weight | 0.61 pounds (275 g) | 0.88 pounds (398 g) |
| Display size | 5.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Output resolution | 1,280 x 720 | 1,280 x 720 (handheld) 1,080 x 1,920 (docked) |
| SoC | Tegra X1* | Tegra X1 |
| CPU | quad-core Cortex-A57 + quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.02 GHz* | quad-core Cortex-A57 + quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.02 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB* | 4 GB |
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| External storage | microSD | microSD |
| Games | Titles with handheld mode only | All titles |
| WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wired network | None | wired LAN adapter available separately |
| Video output | None | Dock uses HDMI to connect to TV |
| Battery life (max) | 7 hours | 6.5 hours |
| Controllers | non-detachable controls with cross d-pad | Joy-Cons with button d-pad, infrared sensors and rumble |
* Unconfirmed at this time.
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