Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch Lite
Buy the Switch 2 if you play on a TV, want current Nintendo releases, or share games with others. Buy the Switch Lite if you only play handheld and want the lightest, cheapest way into the Switch library. The Switch 2 is the stronger machine: a 7.9-inch 1080p HDR screen with VRR up to 120 Hz, 4K TV output, 256 GB storage, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers and GameChat. The Lite is a dedicated handheld with a 5.5-inch 720p screen, built-in controls, no TV output and 32 GB storage. Owners rate the Switch 2 highly for its screen, build and smoother performance; the Lite's owners value its light, sturdy feel and long battery life.
- Choose the Switch 2 if you want TV play, 4K output, current exclusives like Mario Kart World, or a console the whole household can share.
- Choose the Switch Lite if you play only in handheld mode and want a light, pocketable console with built-in controls.
Prices
- Nintendo Switch 2: $54.99 at Westside Boot and Shoe (checked today)
- Nintendo Switch Lite: $68.95 at Le Maschere Gioielli (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Nintendo Switch 2 is $13.96 cheaper than the Nintendo Switch Lite at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)

