Nintendo 3DS XL Black/Blue
Score: 73/100
Nintendo Switch OLED
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model upgrades the original with a vivid 7-inch OLED display, larger internal storage, a sturdy adjustable stand, and enhanced audio, while keeping the same performance and hybrid functionality. It delivers a premium visual experience but does not improve processing power.
The Nintendo 3DS XL offers larger dual screens, glasses-free 3D and solid battery life, making it a comfortable handheld for both nostalgic and new players, though its older technology shows its age.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hoursbest | — | |
4.88 inches | 7 inchesbest | |
0.004 GBbest | — | |
— | 4,310 mAhbest | |
0.268 GHzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 336 gbest | 420 g |
4 GB | 64 GBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 4.5-9 hours |
Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 336 g | 420 g |
Display(3) | ||
Display Resolution (pixels) | 800x240 pixels | 1280x720 pixels |
Screen Size (inches) | 4.88 inches | 7.0 inches |
Panel Type | LCD | OLED |
Storage(2) | ||
Internal Storage (GB) | 4 GB | 64 GB |
Storage Type | SDHC | flash memory |
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Reviewers commend the 3DS XL for fixing the original's ergonomics with bigger screens, but note the cheap plastic shell, lack of charger in some bundles and the outdated resistive touchscreen.
Users praise the larger, brighter displays and comfortable hand feel, while complaints center on the missing charger, sluggish touchscreen and limited 3D sweet spot.
“a game-changer”
“solves the irksome issue”
“the best choice for 3DS novices”
Professional reviewers lauded the OLED model as the best Switch to date, emphasizing its vibrant display, sturdy kickstand, and audio upgrades. PCMag gave it a 5.0 rating, calling it the "best Switch yet" while noting the disappointment of unchanged performance.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the OLED screen's brightness and color richness, the improved speakers, and the more stable kickstand, noting it enhances both handheld and tabletop gaming. Recurring complaints focus on occasional hardware defects (e.g., screen issues), receiving the wrong regional version, account compatibility problems, and dissatisfaction with the unchanged performance and occasional delivery hassles.
