This is what a Switch 2 looks like with a glossy glass protector attached to its screen. | Image: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge
A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that every Switch 2 owner should buy, along with a select few others. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.
To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors 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 are a waste of money and 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 affordable ($7.99 from Amazon), but the tray also allows for perfect alignment of the glass protector for easy, bubble-free installation. I’ve used this company’s screen protectors on various gadgets for years, and I particularly like its glossy option over the matte finish, since it lets the Switch 2’s screen fully shine through.
amFilm three-pack of glossy screen protectors
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amFilm OneTouch two-pack of glossy screen protectors
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Dbrand Prism 2.0 two-pack of glossy screen protectors
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Genki Aegis Shield two-pack of glossy screen protectors
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amFilm two-pack of matte screen protectors
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amFilm OneTouch two-pack of matte screen protectors
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Update, December 11th: Adjusted prices as needed.