The Switch doesn't feel like a compromise because this is the 1st time Nintendo made handheld as powerful as they can. I mean when you look back Nintendo handhelds were never really strong in the power compartment. The Gameboy, GBA, DS and 3DS all sacrificed power to get some distinct advantage over their competitors.
Now that Nintendo has kicked out every competitor out of the handheld space they don't need to compromise anymore. They can just make a powerful handheld without worrying about competition and that is just gravy.