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Nintendo Switch OLED — 2021
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch OLED

2021

86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Nintendo Switch OLED wins by 6
Xbox Series S 1TB — 2023
Microsoft

Xbox Series S 1TB

2023

80
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Nintendo Switch OLED takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch OLED lands at 86 and Xbox Series S 1TB at 80. That puts Nintendo Switch OLED ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Xbox Series S 1TB 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

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the performance sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on performance (86 vs 80).

Games

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the games sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on games (84 vs 78).

Features

Nintendo Switch OLED

Compared on the features sub-score

Nintendo Switch OLED leads on features (84 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Nintendo Switch OLED 86
vs
80 Xbox Series S 1TB

Score breakdown

Nintendo Switch OLED
86
performance 86
games 84
features 84
value 82
Xbox Series S 1TB
80
performance 80
games 78
features 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Switch OLED versus Xbox Series S 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Switch OLED Xbox Series S 1TB
Release year
2021
2023

Nintendo Switch OLED

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

Xbox Series S 1TB

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 Xbox Series S 1TB

Which is better, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Series S 1TB? +

Nintendo Switch OLED scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Xbox Series S 1TB worth the price? +

At $349, Xbox Series S 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Series S 1TB 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 Xbox Series S 1TB? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on performance (86 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for games, Nintendo Switch OLED or Xbox Series S 1TB? +

Nintendo Switch OLED — leads on games (84 vs 78). Compared on the games sub-score.