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The best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors
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After spending hundreds of dollars on a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2, the last thing you want is to scratch the screen. After all, it makes up about 70% of the entire console! It's no wonder that screen protectors are already some of the most popular Switch 2 accessories.
Switch 2 screen protectors come in a few different varieties, and some include cases. Either way, they're a worthwhile investment if you want to keep your Switch in a bag with other items or just love games that use the touchscreen.
To keep your screen pristine, I've rounded up the best Nintendo Switch 2 screen protectors you can buy right now. These include simple options like the Spigen GlasTR protector, and packages like the Dbrand Prism 2.0, which comes with wipes and an air bubble brush.
Switch 2 screen protector FAQs
What does '9H hardness' mean?
Many glass screen protectors boast about having "9H hardness." Some people think this refers to the Mohs hardness scale, which compares the scratch resistance of different minerals. This isn't the case.
It actually means that a 9H pencil, which, according to most scales, uses the hardest type of graphite you can have in a pencil, won't scratch the screen under normal conditions. Most tempered glass protectors equate to about seven on the Mohs scale.
All this is to say that 9H protectors are incredibly sturdy, yes, but they won't make your screen invulnerable. Scratching the screen with enough force can still leave a mark.
Will screen protectors made for the original Nintendo Switch fit on the Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch screen, which is bigger than the original Switch's 6.2-inch screen, the Switch OLED's 7-inch screen, and the Switch Lite's 5.5-inch screen.
A screen protector made for the original Switch might stick to the Switch 2's screen, but it'll leave a lot of space unprotected, making it a poor choice.
For more details about the differences between Switch consoles, check out our Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1 comparison.
Does the Switch 2's default screen film protect it?
Yes, but not to the extent that a dedicated glass protector will.
The protector that comes pre-attached to the Switch 2 isn't glass but a thin film. It's not really made to stop your Switch 2's screen from breaking, but to keep chunks of the screen from falling out if it gets cracked or smashed. That's what the manual means when it says the film will "prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage."
The film layer offers some protection. But it doesn't compare to a thicker glass sheet.
