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Nintendo 2DS vs Nintendo Switch Lite

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Nintendo2DSNintendoSwitch Lite
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2013September 2019
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPU–NVIDIA customised Tegra processor
GPU–NVIDIA customised Tegra processor (integrated GPU)
Memory–4 GB
Storage–32 GB
Disc driveNoNo
CPU–NVIDIA customised Tegra processor (Tegra X1-based ODNX10-A1, according to iFixit)
Memory detail–4 GB LPDDR4X in two 16 Gb Samsung chips (iFixit; not published by Nintendo)
Storage detailA removable 4 GB SDHC card is included in the European launch bundle; Nintendo's public specifications do not state the internal storage capacity32 GB; about 6.2 GB is reserved for the system
Storage expansionSD cards up to 2 GB and SDHC cards from 4–32 GB; miniSD and microSD require an adapter (Nintendo's Australian manual)microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards
Display and video
Built-in screen3.53″ LCD, 400 × 2405.5″ LCD, 1280 × 720
Built-in screenUpper 3.53-inch LCD, 400 × 240; lower 3.02-inch touch LCD, 320 × 240; both display approximately 16.7 million colours. All games display in 2DCapacitive touch screen; 5.5-inch LCD; 1280 × 720. Nintendo doesn't publish the refresh rate
Video output–None
AudioMono speaker, built-in microphone and stereo headphone outputStereo speakers; 3.5 mm headset jack
Design and power
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 9 hoursUp to 7 hours
Weight260 g275 g
Battery life detailReplaceable CTR-003 lithium-ion battery, 5 Wh. Nintendo's Australian manual rates approximately 3.5–5.5 hours for 3DS games and 5–9 hours for DS games; the Japanese page gives 3.5–5 hours for 3DS games. Runtime depends on brightness, software, wireless use and temperature. Full charge approximately 3.5 hoursAbout 3 to 7 hours (Nintendo support); the product page says more than six hours depending on the game (roughly four hours in The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild); 3570 mAh; charges in about 3 hours
Power useApproximately 4.1 W maximum while charging (Nintendo's Australian manual)4 W while gaming
Size144 × 127 × 20.3 mm (width × height × thickness); approximately 260 g includes battery, stylus and SD card–
ColoursBlack + blue and white + red at the European launch; later colours and regional bundles differBlue, Coral, Yellow, Grey
In the box2DS, stylus, AC adapter, SDHC card, six AR cards, quick start guide and operations manual (Nintendo's Australian launch manual); the European launch includes a 4 GB card–
Connections
PortsGame card slot, SD card slot, AC adapter connector and headphone connector; infrared transceiver with recommended distance within 20 cmUSB-C (charging only)
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz; recommended communication distance within 30 m. Local wireless and StreetPass are distinct from the discontinued internet servicesWi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
ControllerCircle Pad, D-pad, A/B/X/Y, L/R, Start/Select, HOME, touch screen and approximately 98 mm stylus; sleep switch, motion sensor and gyro sensor. One inner and two outer fixed-focus CMOS cameras, 640 × 480 (0.3 megapixels) eachBuilt-in controls with a +Control Pad; Joy-Con can be paired separately
Backward compatibilityNintendo 3DS games in 2D and DS/DSi games; New Nintendo 3DS-exclusive software is not supported. No Game Boy Advance slot or accessories that require it. amiibo requires the separate Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer. eShop purchases and new free downloads ended on 27 March 2023; most internet services ended on 8 April 2024, while redownloads and updates remain available (Nintendo)Nintendo Switch game cards only; games must support handheld mode

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