Nintendo
Nintendo Switch OLED
A entry-level pick in the game consoles line-up, with 1920x1080 up front.
42/100
1920x108064 GBHandheld/HomeWi-Fi 5microSD1.4
£210best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Expandable storage
- Handheld / portable mode
- Dockable
- No ray tracing
- Below-average internal ssd
Score profile
Scored against the game consoles classWhere the Nintendo Switch OLED wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Storage
Internal SSD64 GB
Expandable storageYes
Expansion methodmicroSD
Video output
Max resolution1920
HDMI version1.4
Design
Form factorHandheld/Home
Handheld / portable modeYes
DockableYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5
Wireless controllersYes
Bundle
EditionPokemon Scarlet and Violet Limited Edition
ColourWhite
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition
Nintendo Switch OLEDNintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition
| NintendoNintendo Switch OLEDThis page | NintendoNintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100Better | 40 /100 |
| Max resolution | 1920 | 1920 |
| SSD | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Who it's for
Is the Nintendo Switch OLED right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable game console for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need ray tracing, in which case a higher-tier game console is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nintendo Switch OLED worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other game consoles, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Nintendo Switch OLED?
Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the PS5 Digital Edition?
The PS5 Digital Edition scores 47/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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