Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance Comparison
Compare Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2017 / 03
2001 / 03
System
Soc
Nvidia Tegra X1, Nvidia Tegra X1+ (2019 model)
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Cortex-A57, Cortex-A53 4x / 4x
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
Quad Core (A57) Quad Core (A53 - unused)
2
Cpu Threads
?
Cpu Clock Speed
1.02 GHz - 1.785 GHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
ARM
32-bit
Gpu
Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell-based CUDA cores)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
307.2 - 768 MHz
Ram
4 GB LPDDR4
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
6.2 inch
2.9 inches
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
Reflective TFT LCD
Resolution
1280 × 720
240 x 160
Ppi
?
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Separated Buttons Lower placement
8-way D-pad
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
None
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R, ZL, ZR Vertical
L, R
Extra Buttons
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4310 mAh (15.95 Wh)
2 AA batteries
Storage
Internal 32 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
USB-C
External power port
Dimensions
173 mm x 102 mm x 14 mm, 238 mm x 102 mm x 14 - 28.5 mm (Joycons attached)
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
297 grams, 398 grams (Joycons attached)
140g
Shell Material
?
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC reader
Game Link Cable
Video Output
USB-C video out
None
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Mono
Features
Rumble
✅
No
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Volume slider
Brightness Control
Menu
No
Power Control
Button
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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