4 inches high, 9.5 inches long, and 0.55 inches deep (with Joy-Con attached) *The depth from the tip of the analog sticks to the tip of the ZL/ZR buttons is 1.12 inches
Weight
Approximately .71 lbs (Approximately .93 lbs with Joy-Con controllers attached)
64 GB Users can easily expand storage space using microSDHC or microSDXC cards up to 2TB (sold separately).
Wireless
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant) / Bluetooth 4.1
Video output
Up to 1080p via HDMI in TV mode Up to 720p via built-in screen in Tabletop mode and Handheld modes
Audio output
Compatible with 5.1ch Linear PCM output Output via HDMI connector in TV mode
Speakers
Stereo
Buttons
Power button / Volume button
USB connector
USB Type-C Used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch dock.
Headphone/mic jack
3.5mm 4-pole stereo (CTIA standard)
Game card slot
Nintendo Switch game cards
microSD card slot
Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. An internet connection is required to perform this system update.
Sensor
Accelerometer, gyroscope, and brightness sensor
Operating environment
41-95 degrees F / 20-80% humidity
Internal battery
Lithium-ion battery / 4310mAh
Battery life
Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Power Consumption
TV mode Playing a game: Approx. 6W Watching a video: Approx. 5W On the main menu: Approx. 3W Sleep mode*: Approx. 0.3W Sleep mode**: Approx. 2.2W Power off: Approx. 0.3W
Handheld & Tabletop modes Playing a game: Approx. 4W Watching a video: Approx. 3W On the main menu: Approx. 2W Sleep mode: Approx. 0.03W Power off: Less than 0.01W
*Wired internet connection setting is off **Wired internet connection setting is on ***The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.
Power consumption varies depending on software and usage conditions. Values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions.
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours *When charging while the hardware is in sleep mode
