
The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and Nintendo Switch 2 are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the Nintendo Switch 2 measures 271.8 mm against the Nintendo Switch (OLED model)'s 241.2 mm — about 30.6 mm more. On width, the Nintendo Switch 2 measures 114.3 mm against the Nintendo Switch (OLED model)'s 101.6 mm — about 12.7 mm more. They match almost exactly in thickness, at 14.0 mm.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the heavier of the two at 535 g, compared with 421 g for the Nintendo Switch (OLED model). That is a 114 g difference (27%). In daily handling the difference is easy to feel.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | Nintendo Switch (OLED model) | Nintendo Switch 2 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 101.6 mm | 114.3 mm | -12.7 mm |
| Height | 241.2 mm | 271.8 mm | -30.6 mm |
| Depth | 14.0 mm | 14.0 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Weight | 421 g | 535 g | -114 g |