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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Nintendo · 2021 Worth a look
Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo Switch OLED

The 7-inch OLED panel makes handheld worth it.

8.8/10
From
$349
Nintendo · 2026 PixlRun pick
Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

Play Anywhere, Anytime — Now More Powerful Than Ever

9.2/10
From
$449

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

General
CPU
CPUCustom ARM Cortex-A78 8-core @ 2.4GHz
GPU
GPUCustom NVIDIA Ampere-based, 3072 CUDA cores
RAM
RAM12GB LPDDR5
Internal Storage
Internal Storage256GB UFS 3.1
Storage Expansion
Storage ExpansionmicroSD Express (up to 2TB)
Display
Display6.2" OLED, 1080p, 120Hz, HDR10
Docked Output
Docked Output4K @ 60fps (DLSS), 1080p @ 120fps native
Ports
PortsUSB-C (x2), USB-A 3.0 (dock x3), HDMI 2.1 (dock)
Wireless
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery
Battery5000mAh, up to 6.5 hours gameplay
Joy-Con Connection
Joy-Con ConnectionMagnetic rail with IR + Hall Effect sensors
Audio
AudioStereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth audio
Weight
Weight420g (with Joy-Con attached)
Backward Compatibility
Backward CompatibilityFull Nintendo Switch library supported

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Nintendo Switch OLED

What you'll love

The 7-inch OLED panel makes handheld worth it.

Nintendo Switch 2

What you'll love

Play Anywhere, Anytime — Now More Powerful Than Ever

  • Massive performance leap over original Switch, 4K output when docked, improved Joy-Con with magnetic attachment, massive game library from day one

Watch out for

  • Premium price compared to original Switch launch, battery life only marginally improved, Joy-Con drift concerns linger

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 takes the overall win at 9.2/10. Nintendo Switch OLED: The 7-inch OLED panel makes handheld worth it.. Nintendo Switch 2: Play Anywhere, Anytime — Now More Powerful Than Ever.

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PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
Nintendo Switch OLED8.8
Nintendo Switch 29.2
Margin+0.4
ConfidenceModerate

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