# Nintendo Switch (OLED Model): specs and price

**Price (US):** $349 at en.wikipedia.org (US launch MSRP, 64 GB internal storage), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 game consoles we track it is #2 cheapest of 18; category median $649.
**Brand:** Nintendo
**Released:** 2021-10
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 5/100, #18 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $349 |
| Brand | Nintendo |
| Released | 2021-10 |
| CPU | Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz) |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 0.393 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 |
| Max resolution | 1080p |
| Max (fps) | 60 |
| Optical drive | No |

## Where it stands

At $349, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is #2 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599. On the spec sheet, its GPU of 0.393 TFLOPS is the lowest of the 13, its RAM of 4 GB is the lowest of the 18, and its storage of 64 GB is the lowest of the 15.

## What reviewers say

Two hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) agree the Switch OLED's 7-inch OLED screen, improved speakers and sturdier full-length kickstand make it the best Switch for first-time buyers, but a needless upgrade for existing owners: still 720p handheld, no 4K/HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing over the base model given unchanged Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM. Tom's Guide measured 5 hours of battery life (looping YouTube video, 100% brightness / 50% volume); TechRadar published no lab measurements. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-02-09–2024-06-24.)

Praised: 7-inch OLED screen delivers perfect blacks and vibrant, high-contrast color; Enhanced/larger speakers sound noticeably clearer and fuller; Wider full-length kickstand is far sturdier and better for tabletop mode; Best Switch to date for first-time buyers, with an excellent game library.
Flagged: Display still only 720p handheld; no 4K or HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing; Same Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM mean no performance boost, showing its age versus PS5/Xbox Series X; Not worth upgrading for existing Switch owners.
Disagreement: Both reach the same buy-advice, but tone diverges: TechRadar calls it 'arguably the best console in the Switch family' and stresses the display's impact, while Tom's Guide finds it 'decidedly unsatisfying' and a stopgap. TechRadar also flags a worse Game Card slot and lingering Joy-Con durability concerns that Tom's Guide does not raise.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2024-02-09, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2024-06-24, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)?**

Two hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) agree the Switch OLED's 7-inch OLED screen, improved speakers and sturdier full-length kickstand make it the best Switch for first-time buyers, but a needless upgrade for existing owners: still 720p handheld, no 4K/HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing over the base model given unchanged Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM. Tom's Guide measured 5 hours of battery life (looping YouTube video, 100% brightness / 50% volume); TechRadar published no lab measurements. Praised: 7-inch OLED screen delivers perfect blacks and vibrant, high-contrast color; Enhanced/larger speakers sound noticeably clearer and fuller; Wider full-length kickstand is far sturdier and better for tabletop mode; Best Switch to date for first-time buyers, with an excellent game library. Flagged: Display still only 720p handheld; no 4K or HDR, and docked/TV mode gains nothing; Same Tegra X1 internals and 4GB RAM mean no performance boost, showing its age versus PS5/Xbox Series X; Not worth upgrading for existing Switch owners. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cost?**

The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) has a US price of $349 (US launch MSRP, 64 GB internal storage), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) compare on price?**

At $349, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is #2 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599.

**When was the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) released?**

The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) was released 2021-10.

**What are the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)'s key specs?**

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) (Nintendo): cpu Nvidia Tegra X1+ (ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core @ 1.02 GHz), gpu tflops 0.393, ram gb 4, storage gb 64, max resolution 1080p. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_(OLED_model) (en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/nintendo-switch/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/game-consoles/nintendo-switch-oled/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) price of record was $349 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/game-consoles/nintendo-switch-oled/
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