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Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony DualSense (Black) wins by 2
Sony DualSense (Black) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (Black)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict

Sony DualSense (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Sony DualSense (Black) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (Black) ahead by 2 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 Sony DualSense (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform compatibility
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Games

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the games sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on games (86 vs 84).

Features

Sony DualSense (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Sony DualSense (Black) leads on features (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Sony DualSense (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $349).

Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs
88 Sony DualSense (Black)

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Sony DualSense (Black)
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch OLED versus Sony DualSense (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch OLED Sony DualSense (Black)
Release year
2021
2020
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
Black

Nintendo Switch OLED

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

Sony DualSense (Black)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

FAQ: Nintendo Switch OLED vs Sony DualSense (Black)

Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sony DualSense (Black) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (Black) 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 better for performance, Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch OLED or Sony DualSense (Black)? +

Sony DualSense (Black) — leads on games (86 vs 84). Compared on the games sub-score.