Which is bigger, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) or the A4 Paper?

The A4 Paper is taller (297.0 mm vs 101.0 mm), and the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is the wider of the two.

What is the size difference between the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and the A4 Paper?

The A4 Paper is taller, while the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is wider, so each leads in a different direction.

Is the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) easy to carry?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is pocket-sized and easy to carry through the day.

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Nintendo Switch (OLED model) vs A4 Paper: Size & Dimensions

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)242.0 mm × 101.0 mm

A4 Paper210.0 mm × 297.0 mm

15.2%66.0%60.8%

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Nintendo Switch (OLED model): Official Confirmed

A4 Paper: Official Confirmed

Size Analysis

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) and A4 Paper are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the A4 Paper measures 297.0 mm against the Nintendo Switch (OLED model)'s 101.0 mm — about 196.0 mm more. On width, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) measures 242.0 mm against the A4 Paper's 210.0 mm — about 32.0 mm more. On thickness, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) measures 13.9 mm against the A4 Paper's 0.1 mm — about 13.8 mm more.

Only the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) lists a weight (420 g), so a direct comparison is not possible.

Pros & Cons

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) advantages

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is shorter, which makes it easier to pocket or carry.

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) trade-offs

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is wider, so it usually needs two hands.
The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is thicker, which adds more bulk.

Insights

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

One-Hand Usabilitydifficult

Best used with two hands for full screen access.

Dimensions

Width

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

242.0 mm

A4 Paper

210.0 mm

Diff

+32.0 mm

Height

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

101.0 mm

A4 Paper

297.0 mm

Diff

-196.0 mm

Depth

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

13.9 mm

A4 Paper

0.1 mm

Diff

+13.8 mm

Weight

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

420 g

A4 Paper

N/A

Diff

Metric	Nintendo Switch (OLED model)	A4 Paper	Diff
Width	242.0 mm	210.0 mm	+32.0 mm
Height	101.0 mm	297.0 mm	-196.0 mm
Depth	13.9 mm	0.1 mm	+13.8 mm
Weight	420 g	N/A	-

Data sources: Nintendo | Reference

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Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

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Size Analysis

Only the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) lists a weight (420 g), so a direct comparison is not possible.

Pros & Cons

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) advantages

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is shorter, which makes it easier to pocket or carry.

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) trade-offs

The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is wider, so it usually needs two hands.
The Nintendo Switch (OLED model) is thicker, which adds more bulk.

Dimensions

Width

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

242.0 mm

A4 Paper

210.0 mm

Diff

+32.0 mm

Height

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

101.0 mm

A4 Paper

297.0 mm

Diff

-196.0 mm

Depth

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

13.9 mm

A4 Paper

0.1 mm

Diff

+13.8 mm

Weight

Nintendo Switch (OLED model)

420 g

A4 Paper

N/A

Diff

Metric	Nintendo Switch (OLED model)	A4 Paper	Diff
Width	242.0 mm	210.0 mm	+32.0 mm
Height	101.0 mm	297.0 mm	-196.0 mm
Depth	13.9 mm	0.1 mm	+13.8 mm
Weight	420 g	N/A	-

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