Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “Nintendo Switch OLED Model Worth the Upgrade?”.
What’S up folks how’s it going, this watch hope you guys are all doing well and today we’re going to be doing a head head console comparison between the nintendo switch oled versus the base model of the switch now at face value. Both consoles look very, very similar in terms of all specifications and feature set, but there’s some key and subtle differences between the two that might be the deciding factor for you to actually upgrade to the switch oled or stick with your older generation switch. If you do like this content, please make sure to give us a like and subscribe if you haven’t already now, specifically, the base model of the switch that we have over here is the latest refresh model that came out in 2019, which improved the overall durability of The joy-con thumbsticks, as well as greatly improved the battery life compared to the original switch, which came out back in 2017 now internally. Most of the core specifications are identical between the oled model and the standard switch, including the custom, nvidia tegra processor that powers both devices.
So there’s no real difference in terms of gaming performance load times and overall speed between the two devices. The only real internal difference is the fact that the oled model does have 64 gigabytes of internal storage, space versus 32 gigabytes on the base model, the switch, but both can be expanded via micro sd card now. Obviously, the big key difference between the two consoles is going to be the displays.
We have a seven inch organic led display on the new version of the switch versus the base model uses a 6.2 liquid crystal display. The tablets themselves are the exact same size, so we have much thinner bezels on the oled model, which definitely makes it a lot more modern, looking compared to the original switch, but in terms of actual resolution, they’re identical 1280 by 720 on both platforms. Now there are several benefits to having that oled display, mainly you’re, going to have a greater dynamic range and contrast ratio with much deeper black levels. The whites are going to appear more vibrant and luminous. It’S certainly going to be a better experience using the console outdoors with that brighter display, additionally, with the greater vibrancy and the colors, and the higher dynamic range sometimes illustrates an image that appears to look a little sharper and clearer than the base model switch. Even though that’s really not the case in reality, the pixel density count is slightly higher on the base model switch because it has the same resolution at that smaller display size of 6.2 inch versus 7 inches, but, based on my experience thus far, i definitely prefer the Look of the oled panel as most people would, when looking at the two displays side by side in reality, usually in terms of rendering out motion.
Both panels are rated at 60 hertz, so there’s no real difference in terms of the frame rates or the overall refresh rate, since both are have the exact same rating and internal processing. Furthermore, another slide upgrade on the oled model. Is the built-in speaker systems they’re the exact same in terms of loudness and volume as the original switch, but they definitely sound better in terms of low end bass response, as well as have a better definition and clarity in mid-range and upper-end frequencies, both still utilize a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, as well as wireless bluetooth, 4.1 compatibility. Additionally, at the back of the consoles you’re, going to notice that nintendo has completely redesigned the kickstand on the switch. The older switch model was notorious for having the most flimsiest kickstand ever and, although you could use it, it was super sketchy and most of the time it broke after a couple of months of usage, definitely not very durable or adjustable for that matter. On the oled model, on the other hand, you can see that the kickstand pretty much takes up the entire width of the back of the tablet.
It’S very adjustable to having a very shallow position to a very upright position and super sturdy. Super durable and a huge upgrade based on what i’ve seen thus far. Now one really big difference that you probably won’t know until you actually physically handle both of these two consoles in person is actually the finish at the back of the devices on the standard switch. It uses a satin kind of semi-gloss finish super slippery and it is notorious for being a fingerprint magnet now on the oled model. Nintendo has completely redesigned the back finish of the switch where it’s a lot more textured grippier surface and less of a fingerprint magnet, which is super important. If you’re going to be giving this to some younger kids or just messy people that have greasy fingers because uh you pretty much have to be constantly cleaning the original switch.
If you want it to look semi-decent at any given moment now, there is no real size or design difference from the oled to the base model of the switch they’re, the exact same dimensions in terms of height length and overall thickness. The usb c connection at the bottom portion of the console are, in the exact same place as well, and all accessories uh coming from the base model switch, is interchangeable, including the joy cons, tv, docks, etc. On the oled model.
That being said, there is a slight weight difference on the oled model being about around 22 grams, heavier than the base model, weighing around 322 grams for the tablet, only versus 300 grams on the standard switch and that’s going to translate the same weight difference. When you install the joy-cons and speaking of the cons themselves, the oled model comes with the exact same joy. Cons found on the 2019 version of the switch might be some color differences here and there we have the white version of the oled model, but they work the exact same way: they’re cross, cross-compatible, same exact button configuration feel layout and everything like that on the thumbsticks.
As well now, the tv dock on the oled model is slightly different from an aesthetic perspective, rounder corners and obviously we have a white finish, but also the logos themselves and the typefaces are smaller and slightly in different locations than the base model. A tv dock on the switch both still have two usb type: a connections on the side of the dock, but the key differences lie at the rear portion, where both dogs still have a usbc power connection, as well as a 1080p hdmi output. But on the oled dock you actually get a ethernet connection, so that might be handy if you need a wired internet connection. If your wi-fi isn’t that great, where your tv dock will live and on the standard base model dock, you have basically a third usb type. A connection which you do lose on the oled, but you gain that ethernet connection beyond that in terms of the battery performance, both are utilizing a lithium-ion battery rated at 43-10 milliamp hours. Interestingly, even though we have a larger display that is brighter on the oled screen, it is more power efficient overall, compared to the lcd panel on the standard base model switch the battery life according to nintendo should be identical actually at around four and a half to Nine hours of usage and based on our experience thus far, we found that to be relatively true and although we haven’t had a lot of time with the new switch oled model, basically just a handful of charge and discharge cycles.
But most of my gaming sessions ran between four to four and a half hours which is relatively equivalent to the battery life. I typically get with the base model switch now. In conclusion, the oled switch costs around 50 dollars more than standard base model switch and in that regard, if you’re coming from a older, 2017 or 2018 version of the switch and looking to upgrade, i would definitely recommend going with the oled model.
It’S definitely the more modern console and 50 is definitely worth upgrading to for that better display speakers and a slightly better build quality and overall kind of user experience. But, however, if you already have the 2019 version of the switch that we have over here, there is really not a major difference between the two, as we mentioned, mostly in this article, it’s 95 to like 97, the same uh exact same overall gaming experience that you’re Gon na get besides the upgraded uh display, and if that is really not that important to you, if you’re, mostly gon na, be gaming on a tv in the first place, uh you’re, probably not gon na – want to upgrade uh to the oled model. Based on what i’ve seen thus far but other than that guys, that’s really it now.
We’Re gon na also be taking a look at how the oled base model switch and the switch light. Compare all against each other to kind of round up our comparison of the new switch lineup. So definitely make sure you have post notifications turned on subscribe to the website check out the description down below for more details about everything we’ve talked about, and thank you so much for watching. We’Ll see you real soon in the next one. Take care. .