A Switch 2 TV status check
If you’ve bought a Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll no doubt be aware that it has received some key feature upgrades over its predecessor.
These new features include 4K resolution and HDR10 compatibility. The Nintendo Switch 2 also has 120Hz support, although this is limited to 1080p (Full HD) resolution with the console in docked mode, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), which is only available in handheld mode.
The best gaming TVs, in contrast, come with a full array of gaming features. For example, our current top gaming TV pick, the LG C4, features four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 144Hz, VRR (AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync), HGiG, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming.
All of those features may be overkill for the Switch 2, which has a limited gaming feature set when in docked mode compared to current gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Even so, you may be wondering which Switch 2 features are relevant to your TV, and if your current set can handle them. To help make the most of your Switch 2 experience, we’ve compiled a list of supported gaming features, along with an explanation of how they work on today’s TVs.1. 4K resolution
The Switch 2 now supports 4K (Ultra HD) resolution. With four times as many pixels as 1080p resolution, you’re getting significantly higher picture detail with 4K. This means you can expect a big jump in picture quality with the Switch 2 compared to the original Switch.
4K resolution has become increasingly standard, even in budget TVs.
