Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch 1920 × 1080 screen with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, outputs up to 4K to a TV in the dock, and its 256 GB of internal storage can only be expanded with microSD Express cards. Here are Nintendo’s official specs as of 20 October 2026, plus what they mean in practice: when you actually get 4K and when 120 fps, which card to buy, how long the battery lasts and how the two European versions of the console differ.
Specs at a glance
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 7.9-inch LCD, 1920 × 1080, HDR10, VRR up to 120 Hz, touchscreen |
| Processor | custom chip made by NVIDIA |
| Storage | 256 GB (UFS), part reserved for the system |
| Expandable storage | microSD Express up to 2 TB |
| TV output (dock) | up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps, 120 fps at 1920 × 1080 or 2560 × 1440, HDR10 |
| Audio | stereo speakers, mono microphone with noise cancelling, 3.5 mm jack, linear PCM 5.1 over HDMI |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, wired LAN in TV mode |
| Ports | 2× USB-C |
| Size | about 116 × 272 × 13.9 mm with Joy-Con 2 attached |
| Weight without Joy-Con | 441 g or 401 g depending on the version |
| Battery | 5172 mAh or 5220 mAh depending on the version, about 2–6.5 hours |
| Charging | about 3 hours (in sleep mode) |
| Operating conditions | 5–35 °C, humidity 20–80 % |
For the processor, Nintendo only says it is a custom chip made by NVIDIA and publishes no further details. The full list is on the Nintendo Switch 2 Specifications page. How Switch 2 compares with other handhelds is covered in our handheld consoles guide.
Two European versions: replaceable or fixed battery
Two versions of the console are sold in the EU. They differ in battery and weight:
- With a user-replaceable battery: 5172 mAh, 441 g without Joy-Con.
- With a non-replaceable battery: 5220 mAh, 401 g without Joy-Con. Nintendo support replaces the battery for a fee.
According to Nintendo, battery replacement kits are coming to the Nintendo Store in the future. Where to buy the console and for how much is covered in our Switch 2 price guide.
Dock and TV mode: when 4K and when 120 fps
On a TV, Switch 2 outputs the picture through the dock. The maximum is 3840 × 2160, i.e. 4K, at 60 frames per second. If a game runs at 120 fps, the resolution is 1920 × 1080 or 2560 × 1440. You only get 4K and HDR10 in selected games and with a compatible TV. In handheld and tabletop mode, the maximum is 1920 × 1080.
The choice between resolution and smoothness is up to each game. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, for example, offers Quality (4K at 60 fps) and Performance (1080p at 120 fps) modes in TV mode.
The dock itself measures about 115 × 201 × 51.2 mm and weighs 383 g. It has two USB 2.0 ports on the side, HDMI, LAN and a port for the AC adapter. Thanks to the LAN port you can play on a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi in TV mode. A dock bought separately comes with an AC adapter, a USB-C cable and an HDMI cable.
Storage and microSD Express
Switch 2 has 256 GB of UFS internal storage, part of which is used by the system. You can only expand it with microSD Express cards, up to 2 TB (after a system update).
Regular microSD cards you know from Switch 1 cannot be used for games on Switch 2. It only reads screenshots and videos from Switch 1 on them. Licensed microSD Express cards for Switch 2 are sold by shops that sell Nintendo games, and licensed products carry a symbol on the packaging.
Plan for space with some physical games too: a game-key card holds no game data, only a key to download it, so the game is downloaded to the console’s memory or a microSD Express card, as Nintendo explains in its Switch 2 FAQ. More in our game-key card guide. What else from Switch 1 works on the new console is covered in our backward compatibility guide.
Battery, charging and AC adapter
Nintendo quotes about 2 to 6.5 hours of battery life depending on the game. A full charge takes about 3 hours while the console is in sleep mode.
The console has two USB-C ports. The bottom one is for charging and the dock, the top one for accessories or charging. The Switch 2 AC adapter takes 100–240 V input, outputs up to 20 V / 3 A and has a cable of about 1.5 m. A Switch 1 adapter will charge the console when plugged in directly, but you cannot use it with the Switch 2 dock or for TV mode.
The console’s stand adjusts up to 150°, so you can set it on a table when playing without a TV.
Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller
Joy-Con 2 attach to the console magnetically. They have a mouse sensor, HD rumble 2 and the new C button for GameChat. The 500 mAh battery lasts about 20 hours and takes about 3.5 hours to charge.
The Switch 2 Pro Controller also has a C button, programmable GL and GR buttons and a 3.5 mm jack. It lasts about 40 hours and charges in about 3.5 hours. Both Joy-Con 2 and the Pro Controller only work with Switch 2.
Power consumption
In TV mode, Switch 2 draws 19 W while playing (Nintendo measured it with Mario Kart World). In the HOME Menu it is 8 W and in sleep mode 0.5 W.
Join our Discord and ask which microSD Express cards other players use and how their consoles run on a TV: GamersTogether Discord.
FAQ
Yes, but only in the dock on a TV: up to 3840 × 2160 at 60 fps, in selected games and with a compatible TV. In handheld mode the maximum is 1920 × 1080.
A microSD Express card, supported up to 2 TB. A regular microSD card can only be used to load screenshots and videos from Switch 1.
According to Nintendo, about 2 to 6.5 hours depending on the game. Charging in sleep mode takes about 3 hours.
256 GB of internal storage, part of which is used by the system. You can expand it with a microSD Express card.
Yes, when plugged directly into the console. You cannot use it with the Switch 2 dock or for TV mode.
Information verified on 20 October 2026. More guides for the console are in our Switch 2 guides.