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Nintendo shares official Switch 2 tech specs sheet, battery life and more revealed

Posted on April 2, 2025 by (@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 specs

Nintendo has come forward with an official specs sheet for Nintendo Switch 2, sharing things like battery life.

The console itself is included here, but we also have tidbits about the dock, Joy-Con, and more. For those interested in battery life, it’s approximately 2 – 6.5 hours.

Here’s the full rundown:

Nintendo Switch 2 tech specs

Nintendo Switch 2

 

Size

Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches wide x .55 inches thick (with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached).
*The maximum thickness from the tip of the control sticks to the protruding parts of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.2 inches.

Weight

Approximately .88 lbs
(Approximately 1.18 lbs with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached)

Screen

Capacitive touch screen
7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen
1920×1080 pixels
HDR10 support
VRR up to 120 Hz

CPU/GPU

Custom processor made by NVIDIA.

Storage

256 GB (UFS)
*A portion of the storage is reserved for use by the system.

Communication features

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6)
Bluetooth
In TV mode, Nintendo Switch 2 can be connected using the wired LAN port on the dock.

Video output

Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Maximum of 3840×2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode)
Supports 120 fps when 1920×1080/2560×1440 resolutions are selected
Supports HDR10
*Maximum 1920×1080 resolution in tabletop mode and handheld mode, following screen resolution.

Audio output

Supports linear PCM output 5.1ch
Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
*Surround sound effect can be applied when outputting to headphones or to the built-in speaker (surround sound effect when outputting to the built-in speaker requires a system update).

Speakers

Stereo
The independent enclosure structure provides natural, clear sound quality.

Microphone

Built-in microphone (monaural)
Noise cancellation, echo cancellation, and auto gain control provide a more comfortable voice chat experience.

Buttons

POWER Button/Volume buttons

USB-C Ports

2 USB-C Ports
The port on the bottom is used to charge the console and connect to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The port on the top is used to connect accessories and/or charge the console.

Audio jack

3.5mm 4-contact stereo mini-plug (CTIA standard)
Please note: Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products.

Game card slot

Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards can be inserted.

microSD Express card slot

Compatible with microSD Express cards only (up to 2 TB)
*microSD memory cards that are not compatible with microSD Express can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from Nintendo Switch.

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, and mouse sensor located in Joy-Con 2 controllers
Brightness sensor located in console

Operating environment

41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity

Internal battery

Lithium-ion battery/5220mAh

Battery life

Approx. 2 – 6.5 hours
*These are rough estimates. The battery life will depend on the games you play.

Charging time

Approximately 3 hours
*While the system is in Sleep mode.

Nintendo Switch 2 Dock


Size

Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 7.9 inches wide x 2 inches thick
The height includes the .08 inches added by the feet on the bottom of the dock.

Weight

Approximately .84 lbs

Ports

2 USB Ports (USB 2.0 compatible) on the side
System connector
AC adapter port
HDMI port
LAN port

Joy-Con 2 Controllers

 

Size

Approximately 4.57 inches tall x .56 inches wide x 1.2 inches thick
*The maximum thickness from the tip of the control sticks to the protruding parts of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.2 inches.

Weight

Joy-Con [L]
2.3 oz

Joy-Con [R]
2.4 oz

Buttons

Joy-Con [L]
Left Stick (pressable)
Up/Down/Left/Right/L/ZL/SL/SR/- Buttons
Capture Button
Release Button
Sync Button

Joy-Con [R]
Right Stick (pressable)
A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons
HOME Button
C Button
Release Button
Sync Button

Wireless

Joy-Con [L]
Bluetooth 3.0

Joy-Con [R]
Bluetooth 3.0/NFC

Sensor

Joy-Con [L]
Accelorometer
Gyroscope
Mouse sensor

Joy-Con [R]
Accelorometer
Gyroscope
Mouse sensor

Vibration

HD rumble 2

Internal battery

Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 500mAh

Battery life

Approximately 20 hours
*Battery life may vary depending on the usage.

Charging time

Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
*Joy-Con controllers are charged when attached to the system or Joy-Con 2 charging grip.

Joy-Con 2 Strap

 

Size

Approximately 4.6 inches tall x .65 inches wide x .28 inches thick
*Excluding cord part

Weight

Approximately .25 oz
*Excluding cord part

Joy-Con 2 Grip

 

Size

Approximately 4.57 inches tall x 5.67 inches wide x 1.58 inches thick

Weight

Approximately 3.35 oz

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