Nintendo's new console offers notable upgrades to Switch 1, most obviously with its increased size. To match its larger Joy-Con, Switch 2's screen is much bigger than its predecessor, with more display real estate for anybody playing in handheld or tabletop mode.
In this guide, we break down the Nintendo Switch 2 screen size and rumoured capabilities, plus compare it to the current Switch models.
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Switch 2 Screen Guide
How big is Switch 2's screen?
Switch 2's LCD screen measures 7.9 inches diagonally, compared to 7 inches for Switch OLED and 6.2 inches for the original Switch, offering a decent size bump over the original Switch and even Switch OLED.
It's 1.6x larger than the standard Switch, and the console is the same thickness (13.9mm).
What's the resolution?
Switch 2 has a 1080p screen, which offers a handheld bump over Switch 1 (720p).
It should be noted that the clear panel across the front makes the screen look even bigger when the power is off, but as you can see, there is a bezel around the edge beneath that clear panel.
Is Switch 2's screen an OLED or LCD?
Nintendo avoided the added expense of OLED technology and went for an LCD screen this time.
Why doesn't Switch 2 have an OLED screen? Well, LCD screens are cheaper to produce, for one thing, and Nintendo is obviously trying to make the system as affordable as possible.
On the plus side, the quality of LCD screens can vary dramatically and the best LCDs in 2025 are significantly improved on the displays available back in 2017. Even though Switch 2 doesn't sport an OLED screen, it still has a bright and handsome display, helped by HDR support that dramatically improves contrast.
If you're interested to know the difference between LCD and OLED screens, check out our guide below: