Description

The Nintendo Switch Lite (model HDH-001) is a compact, handheld-only system designed for portable play with integrated, non‑detachable controls. It supports all Nintendo Switch software that offers Handheld mode. TV mode and Tabletop mode are not supported, and there is no external video output.

Handheld compatibility and features

• Plays titles that support Handheld mode.
• Joy‑Con–specific features such as HD Rumble, IR Motion Camera, and certain motion actions are not available on the console alone; compatible controllers can be paired wirelessly for supported games.
• Local wireless multiplayer supported for up to 8 consoles; online multiplayer and Save Data Cloud (software-dependent) available with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Display and controls

• 5.5‑inch capacitive touch LCD at 1280 × 720.
• Controls: Left Stick (press), Right Stick (press), A/B/X/Y, L/R, ZL/ZR, +, −, +Control Pad (D‑pad), POWER, Volume, HOME, Capture.
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope.

Performance, storage, and expansion

• Processor: NVIDIA custom Tegra (CPU/GPU).
• 32 GB internal storage (about 6.2 GB reserved for system use).
• microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC support; microSDXC requires an Internet‑enabled system update. Up to 2 TB supported.

Wireless and communications

• Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC.

Audio, I/O, and slots

• Stereo speakers and 3.5 mm 4‑pole CTIA stereo mini‑jack (compatibility with all products not guaranteed).
• USB Type‑C port for charging only.
• Nintendo Switch game card slot (Switch game cards only) and microSD card slot.

Battery and power

• Internal, non‑removable lithium‑ion battery (3570 mAh).
• Battery life: approximately 3–7 hours (around 4 hours when playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; varies by use and conditions).
• Charging time: about 3 hours when charging in Sleep Mode.
• Typical handheld power consumption: ~4 W (active gaming), ~3 W (HD streaming), ~2 W (HOME Menu), ~0.03 W (Sleep), <0.01 W (Power off).
• Estimated annual energy consumption: ~3 kWh (based on 2 hours/day).

Dimensions and weight

• 91.1 mm (H) × 208 mm (L) × 13.9 mm (D); approximately 28.4 mm at the thickest points (from analog stick tips to ZL/ZR top surfaces).
• Approximate weight: 275 g.

Operating environment

• Temperature: 5–35 °C (41–95 °F); Humidity: 20–80%.

Color options

• Available colors: Blue, Coral, Yellow, Turquoise, Grey.