46points

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

95points

Sony PlayStation 5

Comparison winner
Sony PlayStation 5
vs
vs

89 facts in comparison

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) vs Sony PlayStation 5

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5

Why is Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) better than Sony PlayStation 5?

  • 3901 more games available
    ?

    4405vs504
  • 121 more exclusive games
    ?

    145vs24
  • 4 more controllers supported
    ?

    8vs4
  • 90 mm thinner
    ?

    14 mmvs104 mm
  • 18.7 mm narrower
    ?

    241.3 mmvs260 mm
  • 288.4 mm shorter
    ?

    101.6 mmvs390 mm
  • 96.75% less body volume
    ?

    343.23 cm³vs10545.6 cm³
  • Has a touch screen
    ?

Why is Sony PlayStation 5 better than Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)?

  • 3.5x faster CPU speed
    ?

    8 x 3.5 GHzvs4 x 2 GHz
  • 9.3 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance
    ?

    10.3 TFLOPSvs1 TFLOPS
  • 12GB more RAM memory
    ?

    16GBvs4GB
  • Can connect to an external drive
    ?
  • 1462 MHz faster GPU clock speed
    ?

    2230 MHzvs768 MHz
  • Hard drive is replaceable
    ?
  • Wi-Fi version
    ?

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Is DLNA-certified
    ?

Price comparison

User reviews

Overall rating

Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
8.0
6 User reviews
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
8.0/10
6 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 5
9.2
24 User reviews
Sony PlayStation 5
9.2/10
24 User reviews

Features

Quality of exclusive games

8.2/10
6 votes
9.4/10
23 votes

Backwards compatibility

5.0/10
5 votes
8.3/10
23 votes

Controller

7.5/10
6 votes
9.4/10
23 votes

Non-gaming apps

5.6/10
5 votes
9.0/10
23 votes

Quiet operation

8.3/10
6 votes
8.6/10
23 votes

Comments

G4A Rogel Joshua

G4A Rogel Joshua

2 years ago

10 / 10

OLED NINTENDO SWITCH

G4A Rogel Joshua

G4A Rogel Joshua

2 years ago

10 / 10

IT IS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL ONE.

Pros

  • IT MAKES COLORS POP!

Cons

  • Well, it isn't very amusing as the originl one.
2 users found this helpful
Airam

Airam

1 year ago

8 / 10

It's a great console when you're bored.

Airam

Airam

1 year ago

8 / 10

My opinion about this console is that although it's a bit more expensive than the classic version. It is definitely worth purchasing, but it requires some thoughtful consideration before making a decision. 😉 👍🏻

Pros

  • Extended storage up to 64GB
  • 3D Audio
  • 7 inch OLED screen
  • Longer battery life

Cons

  • Its cost is slightly higher than its classic version
  • It does not have any graphic quality improvement
2 users found this helpful
Mehlam

Mehlam

1 year ago

10 / 10

Incredible, I love this 2-in-1 console

Mehlam

Mehlam

1 year ago

10 / 10

This hybrid console is entirely adequate for playing games like Assassin's Creed or Fortnite. The exclusive games such as Mario Kart, Zelda, Animal Crossing... are simply incredible.

Pros

  • Can be played either handheld or on TV
  • Can play solo or with others on TV or handheld
  • Very lightweight

Cons

  • Not very powerful
  • Lacks games like Call of Duty or God of War
1 users found this helpful

Performance

CPU speed

4 x 2 GHz

8 x 3.5 GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
floating-point performance

1 TFLOPS

10.3 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
RAM

4GB

16GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
GPU clock speed

768 MHz

2230 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).
supports ray tracing
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
I/O throughput

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nintendo Switch (OLED Model))

5.5 GB/s

I/O throughput refers to the bandwidth of the internal storage. Storage that supports faster data transmission speeds results in quicker load times.
GDDR version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nintendo Switch (OLED Model))

GDDR6

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
Is an NVMe SSD
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
NVMe SSDs use the PCIe interface, which has a higher bandwidth than the SATA interface. This results in much faster read/write speeds compared to SSDs which use the SATA interface.
memory bandwidth

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nintendo Switch (OLED Model))

448 GB/s

A higher memory bandwidth means the memory can be accessed faster and therefore data can be retrieved quicker, having a positive effect on the performance.

General info

Type

Portable

Home

The type of game console.
The resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
display resolution

720p (HD)

Sony PlayStation 5: Not applicable

The display resolution represents the amount of pixels that make up the image. It is a key indicator of image quality, with higher resolutions providing sharper and more detailed images.
Hard drive is replaceable
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
The internal hard drive can be replaced by the user, for example if you wish to upgrade to a larger storage capacity.
Has an internal power supply
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
Devices with an internal power supply are desirable as they don't require a large external "power brick" on the cable. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and an advantage if you have limited space.
Display type

OLED/AMOLED

Sony PlayStation 5: Not applicable

The type of technology used in the display.
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
battery power

4310 mAh

Sony PlayStation 5: Not applicable

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Is region free
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
Region free devices allow you to play games from different continents. This enables you to collect a larger game library, and you could play games before they are released in your region.

Connectivity

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
supports Wi-Fi
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
is DLNA-certified
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
has an HDMI output
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI.
HDMI version

HDMI 2.0a

HDMI 2.1

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has an external memory slot
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

Features

Consoles which have more games offer more choice to the user. It is also an indicator of how popular a console is.
Exclusive games are only available to that game console producer.
has voice commands
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
backwards compatibility
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
With backwards compatibility, you can play games from the previous generation (or several generations) of console.
pixel density

236 ppi

Sony PlayStation 5: Not applicable

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Can play games while they download
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
supports quick resume
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
Quick resume is a feature that allows you to switch between several running games with practically zero loading times.
supports Discord voice chat
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
It supports Discord Voice, allowing you to chat with people on other platforms such as PC and mobile.
Supports 3D audio
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
3D audio provides a more immersive soundscape than traditional surround sound technologies, allowing you to pinpoint the exact direction that sounds are coming from.

Controllers

More controllers allows you to have more people playing at a time.
has adaptive triggers
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
Special motors in the controller can adjust the tension of the trigger buttons, adding to the feeling of immersion. For example, the triggers can become harder to press down as a player’s character sprints and becomes fatigued.
Compatible with a motion-sensing controller(s)
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
A motion controller is a type of game controller that utilizes sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other types of sensors) to track motion and provide input.
Has a wireless controller
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
The device controllers connect to the console wirelessly, allowing for a tangle free gaming experience.
The more analog sticks, the more complex the input can be.
has an integrated touchpad
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
With a touchpad, users can control the device by moving their finger on a touch-sensitive surface.
Has dual force feedback
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)
Sony PlayStation 5
With dual force feedback the controller has realistic vibrations, allowing you to feel the direction from which the impact is coming.
A lighter controller puts less strain on the hands while playing.
The more buttons the device has, the more complex the input can be.

Miscellaneous

Battery life

6 hours

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.

Price comparison

Which are the best game consoles?

Show all
This page is currently only available in English.