Nintendo

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

A entry-level pick in the game consoles line-up, with 1080p up front.

34/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
1080pNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A5764 GBHandheld/Tabletop/DockedHDMINeon Blue/Neon Red
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Why we rate it

  • Expandable storage
  • Handheld / portable mode
  • Dockable
  • No ray tracing
  • Below-average ram
Score profile

Where the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) wins and loses

Scored against the game consoles class
ComputeStorageVideoDesign29304474
Compute
29
Storage
30
Video output
44
Design
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57
RAM4 GB

Storage

Internal SSD64 GB
Expandable storageYes

Video output

Max resolution1080
Max refresh60 Hz
HDMI versionHDMI

Design

Form factorHandheld/Tabletop/Docked
Handheld / portable modeYes
DockableYes
Weight0.42 kg

Bundle

Controllers2
ColourNeon Blue/Neon Red
Head to head

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) vs Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeStorageVideoDesign
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition
 NintendoNintendo Switch (OLED Model)This pageNintendoNintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition
Overall score34 /10034 /100
Max resolution10801080
SSD64 GB64 GB
RAM4 GB4 GB
CPUNVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57NVIDIA Tegra X1+, 4-core ARM Cortex-A57
Who it's for

Is the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) 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.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other game consoles, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)?

Its expandable storage stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition?

The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition scores 40/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.