But will it have the same charging quirks? If indeed the case then we can expect the Switch Lite will charge like the Switch.

That would make things easier for Nintendo. Reports are the Switch Lite includes the same charger as the Switch. While meeting and surpassing previous user experiences. That allowed them to use a smaller battery to save space, weight, and cost. So the simple answer is Nintendo has made the Switch Lite more efficient. And less heat means better power efficiency. The vents are smaller, giving a better flow to the body’s design. No Joy-Con batteries to recharge (less efficient than powering a built-in controller).

The Switch Lite has a smaller battery, but better battery life. Is the trade offs worth saving $100 to you? Battery Life and Charging the Switch Lite The $100 price difference will be the single biggest deciding factor for most. The advantages of the Switch Lite are size, weight, and cost. Optional microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory card Not included, will not output video, charging unknown Up/down/left/right buttons on left Joy-Con Tabletop can be fudged with a separate stand and Joy-Cons/controller