Nintendo Wii U vs Nintendo Switch comparison
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| key specs |
| HDD | 8GB, 32GB | 32GB |
| Processor | 1.24GHz IBM PowerPC | ARM Cortex Octa-Core |
| Graphics | 550MHz AMD Radeon | NVIDIA G20M Maxwell-based GPU |
| RAM | 2GB RAM | 4GB |
| AV | Composite video (S-Video, RGB SCART) Component video (YPBPR, D-Terminal) Wii U GamePad | - |
| USB | 4 USB 2.0 ports | 1 USB 3.0 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports (on dock) 1 USB Type-C port (on unit) |
| Weight | 1.5kg | 297g (unit only), 694g (unit + dock) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| general |
| Brand | Nintendo | Nintendo |
| Model | Wii U | Switch |
| Release date | November 1, 2012 | March 3, 2017 |
| Console Family | Nintendo Wii | Nintendo Switch |
| Console Type | Hybrid (Home Console + Handheld Console) | Handheld Console |
| Input method | Disc | Cartridge |
| Hard Disk | 8GB, 32GB | 32GB |
| RAM | 2GB RAM | 4GB |
| Processor | 1.24GHz IBM PowerPC | ARM Cortex Octa-Core |
| Graphics | 550MHz AMD Radeon | NVIDIA G20M Maxwell-based GPU |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5kg | 297g (unit only), 694g (unit + dock) |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes (via Dock) |
| USB | 4 USB 2.0 ports | 1 USB 3.0 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports (on dock); 1 USB Type-C port (on unit) |
| Memory Card | up to 32GB | up to 2TB |
| AV Digital Output | Composite video (S-Video, RGB SCART); Component video (YPBPR, D-Terminal); Wii U GamePad | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Type | - | Li-ion |
| Screen Size | - | 6.2 inches |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | Read Review |
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