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Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 1
PlayStation 5 Digital — 2020
Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital

2020

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch OLED takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 Digital at 85. That puts Nintendo Switch OLED ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Switch OLED if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick PlayStation 5 Digital if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Games

Tie

Compared on the games sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Nintendo Switch OLED

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch OLED more score per dollar ($349 vs $399).

Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs
85 PlayStation 5 Digital

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
PlayStation 5 Digital
85
performance 85
games 83
features 83
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch OLED versus PlayStation 5 Digital — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch OLED PlayStation 5 Digital
Release year
2021
2020

Nintendo Switch OLED

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

PlayStation 5 Digital

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

FAQ: Nintendo Switch OLED vs PlayStation 5 Digital

Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

Nintendo Switch OLED scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Switch OLED worth the price? +

At $349, Nintendo Switch OLED delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Is PlayStation 5 Digital worth the price? +

At $399, PlayStation 5 Digital delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does Nintendo Switch OLED or PlayStation 5 Digital last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Nintendo Switch OLED or PlayStation 5 Digital? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — more score per dollar ($349 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.