The Switch 2's battery life is shorter than the current Switch

The Switch 2's battery life is shorter than the current Switch

The Switch 2 is bigger, more powerful and more expensive than the original Switch, but the tech specs for the new console reveal at least one key way it's worse: The Switch 2's battery life is shorter. Nintendo says that battery life on the Switch 2 varies depending on the game you play, but that it estimates the console should last approximately "2 – 6.5 hours." That's notably shorter than the battery life you'll get out of a current Switch or …

Switch 2 battery life confirmed — and it’s not good news

Nintendo Switch 2's battery life has been revealed, and it's worse than the Steam Deck and the current first-generation Switch.

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Such a drain

With the battery life of the Nintendo Switch 2 many fans should be anything but satisfied.

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a more powerful battery than its predecessor, but still offers a shorter runtime of only 2 to 6.5 hours. The reason is the more powerful hardware and the larger 1080p display with HDR10 support. (Continue reading)

Switch 2's battery life is worse than the original Switch

Nintendo has confirmed the battery life for its upcoming console, the Switch 2.