I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best
This is what a Switch 2 looks like with a glossy glass protector attached to its screen. | Image: Cameron Faulkner/The VergeA glass screen protector is one of a few "set it and forget it" purchases that every Switch 2 owner should make, along with buying a microSD Express card and a protective case for the console. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console's screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.
I've been installing and removing Switch 2 screen protectors to test others on my console at an alarming rate, more than any sane person should, and here are the most important takeaways:
- Do not buy a flimsy plastic screen protector. They won't protect your Switch 2 enough.
- It's impossible to tell different brands' protectors apart once they're on your screen; product packaging and the installation process are the biggest differences (as well as the key factors that increase cost).
- Some protectors are glossy and some are anti-reflective, each with its own tradeoffs. For my money, glossy is the way to go. The matte finish looks good, but it reduces the screen's vivid quality and its viewing angles.
Of the options below, it's easiest to recommend amFilm's three-pack of glossy screen protectors. Not only is the pack incredibly affordable ($7.19 from Amazon at th ...