Nintendo Switch 2 Console vs Nintendo Switch OLED

The Switch 2 is the better pick for most people buying a console now: a larger 1080p screen, 256GB storage, magnetic Joy-Con 2 that work as mice, 4K/120fps output on a compatible TV, and GameChat. The Switch OLED still wins on one thing that matters to handheld players: its 7-inch OLED panel gives deeper blacks and richer contrast than the Switch 2's LCD. Build quality is close, but the Switch 2 is the heavier, larger device, and owners of the OLED praise its screen and kickstand while Switch 2 owners cite the screen upgrade and backward compatibility. Buy the OLED only if you mainly play handheld and want the best-looking panel for the original Switch library.

• Choose the Switch 2 if you want the current console with 4K TV output, more storage, mouse-capable controllers and the new exclusive games.
• Choose the Switch OLED if you mostly play handheld, care most about screen contrast, and want the original Switch library at its best.