Topic: Different LCD Quality on Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles from Amazon: one with the bundle (ref: Switch2-1) and one without (ref: Switch2-2). Out of the box, I've noticed a significant difference in LCD quality between the two. The bundled console has a brighter white, cooler display with vibrant colors, while the other one leans toward a dull, greyish tone that I'm not a fan of.

I ended up returning the grey-toned console and ordered a replacement (without Mario Kart), but the new one also has the same issue. I've attached a screenshot with the phone (sorry for the mediocre quality!) to show the difference. Has anyone else run into this with their Switch 2? Curious to hear your experiences or any fixes you've found. Cheers!

Image link for the comparison: https://ibb.co/M5cZq4cR

@leosk Screen variation has always been an issue for nintendo handhelds due to screen sourcing. Unfortunately, that's not new. It was an issue with the switch, with some screens having a greener cast than others. I do sympathize though.

Are we sure HDR wasn't on or off on one of the consoles? (forgive the question)

I think my switch 2 screen may have a slight pink-ish hue when the screen is dark, but I recognize that's an issue even with high end tv's. So, it's likely normal & unavoidable. But the screen and games still look good when the screen is on.

Ever since 3DS, I've learned to avoid comparing screens. I was never lucky enough to land a new 3ds xl with the gorgeous IPS panel. I know it sounds lame to recommend against comparing screens. To my knowledge, there is no better strategy.

Thanks for the reply and suggestion.

I’ve tested both in identical lighting and settings (HDR on/off. Restoring the factory original settings as well), and the difference is stark—almost like they’re from different production batches as you have suggested. Perhaps I should stopped comparing the screen instead.

It's normal in manufacturing to have multiple suppliers of components. I used to be a compliance officer and you would have a critical component list which was a list of components that could be replaced with an alternative model but still remain certified. A device with a LCD screen might have 4 different LCD panels that it could use and still be certified as well as many other components around the device which ultimately could lead to a small quality difference to the end user but certification is mainly interested in safety and not causing interference. There has already been some videos online showing a difference in spec between Switch 2s. It could be the output of different factories which use components from nearby factories. When you are launching a console you have to build up stock for the launch so it maybe already we have a mixture of earlier production and later production at retail with the later production typically improved after quality testing early production.

Early Switch 2's are more likely to have issues and improved models will come later perhaps 3 months from now however sometimes the early models are best for exploits and modding etc because there are security weaknesses which Nintendo will disable in later production.

Cheers both for sharing and thorough explanation. The cooler and brighter LCD I have, seems to be from Sharp in this case and unfortunately, subsequent ones despite using different retailers (Twice!) are from Innolux perhaps. Not sure If I should keep trying my luck or just accept whatever I got next time - third time lucky...?