Our Take
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model is a revised version of Nintendo's hybrid home-and-portable console, featuring a larger, sharper OLED screen as its headline upgrade. It plays the full Switch library and suits anyone wanting the best handheld experience the Switch family offers, sitting above the standard Switch but below the more portable Switch Lite in terms of screen size.
Key Features
7-inch OLED touchscreen display with noticeably richer colours and deeper blacks than the original LCD model
Kickstand spans the full width of the rear, making tabletop play considerably more stable than the original's narrow plastic tab
Includes a dock with a built-in wired LAN port, useful for stable online play in TV mode
64GB internal storage, double the standard Switch's 32GB, though expandable via microSD
Enhanced built-in speakers compared to the original Switch
Plays the complete Nintendo Switch game library, including titles like Zelda, Mario, and Pokémon
Our Verdict
Best suited to players who use the Switch primarily in handheld or tabletop mode and want the sharpest, most vivid screen the platform offers. If you game mostly on your TV, the standard Switch represents better value. Existing Switch owners without a compelling reason to upgrade should hold off.