Nintendo Switch Vs. Switch Lite - What's The Difference?

What's the difference between Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite?

In this guide, we'll look at the major top-level differences between Switch and Switch Lite, including the features of the regular Switch vs Switch Lite, specs, and Switch screen size differences.

Nintendo Switch vs. Nintendo Switch Lite - The Key Differences

The regular Nintendo Switch, which launched in 2017, is a hybrid console that is both a portable, handheld games console, and can also connect to a TV via a special dock and be played like a regular home console.

The Nintendo Switch Lite launched in 2019 and is a smaller, handheld-only version of the Nintendo Switch.

Switch Lite cannot be connected to a television.

Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch - Specs

For an in-depth look at the specs difference between Switch and Switch Lite, check out our guide examining the technical differences between Nintendo's Switch consoles:

Nintendo Switch Screen Size - Switch Lite vs regular

Is the Switch Lite screen smaller? It is, indeed.

The regular Nintendo Switch has a screen that measures 6.2 inches diagonally.

The Switch Lite's screen measures 5.5 inches diagonally.

The Switch OLED Model's screen is the largest of the three available models, measuring 7 inches diagonally.

Nintendo Switch Lite vs Nintendo Switch - Price

The regular Nintendo Switch retails for $299.99 / £259.99.

Switch Lite is cheaper, retailing for $199.99 / £199.99.

The Switch OLED Model is the most expensive Switch, retailing for $349.99 / £309.99.

Is the Switch Lite weaker than the Switch?

Spec-wise, looking at the tech inside the console, the Switch Lite is no weaker than the standard Switch. Games on Switch won't run better or differently from a visual or performance standpoint. The smaller screen and the inability to play Switch Lite on a television or play same-screen multiplayer quite so easily are the only ways in which the Switch Lite is 'weaker' than the regular Switch.