The original Nintendo Switch has a 6.2-inch LCD screen, whereas the OLED has a 7-inch OLED screen.

It’s made from higher-quality plastic but also has extra features.

The original Switch model can only connect to the internet via Wi-Fi.

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However, when docking your OLED, you lose the added benefit of the bigger OLED screen.

Does The OLED Have Better Graphics?

The two have the same processor NVIDIA Custom Tegra so they have the same internal power.

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The original Nintendo Switch model may have a smaller screen than the OLED, but it remains an affordable console with an extensive gaming library.

In handheld mode, both consoles will be 720p.

In docked mode, it will be 1080p.

However, the OLED screen does brighten up the Switch’s visuals, giving the impression of improved graphics.

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The Nintendo Switch OLED model enhances the graphical features of the original Switch and offers a bigger screen, improved dock, and more internal storage.

The original Switch comes with 32 GB of internal storage, whereas the OLED has 64 GB.

you could easily find the Nintendo Switch on sale for around $300.

On average, the OLED version costs $50 more.

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For this price, you receive a larger screen, an improved dock, and more storage space.

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Is the OLED worth the extra money?

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Whether the OLED is worth the extra money depends on how you plan to use your Switch.

If you appreciate the bigger screen and brighter visuals, it’s worth the higher price.

Your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con will need a change-up at some point.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Next To Dock with the switch docked in it

via: Polygon

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