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Even if the main unit of the Switch is that thing with the screen, the console itself has been made to be a home console. It can only access to it's full potential while docked and while it is constantly powered up by an external energy source. The portable mode is an extra feature. An integral part of the experience, but it's clearly not how you should always use the console. And as an extra feature, you can't expect a battery life of, let's say, 6 hours or more. That's what you get with a dedicated portable device. Since the Switch is not a dedicated portable device, it will most likely not have a long battery life.

I'm good with a 3 hour duration. I don't think I need more given how much I play outside of my house.