Over the weekend, my brother-in-law caught a glimpse of my Switch 2 case, and his interest was piqued. That's not at all surprising, as my family knows I write about and review the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, and the general thought is that if I'm using something regularly, there must be something intriguing about it. In this case, he and the rest of my family were right to be interested, as I was using the Belkin Charging Case Pro.
It remains the best case I've ever tested, and one of those accessories that I love showing people as its built-in 10,000mAh powerbank always gets a "woah" reaction every time. My brother-in-law had a similar reaction and asked for a full low-down on Belkin's spread of Switch 2 cases to know which was best suited for his needs, and it gave me a thought - I should do a rundown for anyone else who needs it.
There are only three Belkin Switch 2 cases so far, so it won't take too long to go through the lot. Yet, if you were curious as to what separates each case, and whether they suit your budget and playing style, I've included a spread as to what makes each so special down below.
Belkin Carrying Case for the Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- Has a professional design & aesthetic
- Slim & travel-friendly
- Includes storage for up to 12 games
- Available in a variety of colors
Cons
- Charging tech is absent
- Exterior is prone to wear and tear
Price: $29.99 (Amazon) / £17.99 (Amazon)
The Belkin Carrying Case is the least feature-full of the trio, and yet it's still a robust, high-quality accessory. If you like the look of the Belkin cases but don't need any fancy charging tech, and especially don't have the budget to facilitate it, this is the best option for you as it's only priced at $29.99 and £17.99 in the US and UK. It's prone to plenty of discounts throughout the year too.
This case is available in all three Black, Sage, and Sand colorways as the rest of the line, and includes the same clamshell design with a polyester exterior and the subtle 'Belkin' branding on the front. On the interior, you can find space to store the Nintendo Switch 2, a slab of fabric in the middle to protect the handheld's display and provide storage for up to 12 physical games, and a fabric mesh pocket for smaller accessories.
What separated the case from others upon release was that it included a secret Apple AirTag pocket. You can use this pocket to slip in the GPS tracker, and any other branded one that fits, in order to keep better track of your pricey Ninty tech while traveling - a neat addition that other brands still don't take advantage of.
Read more: Belkin Carrying Case review
Belkin Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- Can charge Switch 2 on the go
- Keeps subtlety designed exterior
- Includes games & accessory storage
- Hidden AirTag pocket remains
Cons
- More expensive than Carrying Case model
- Case is bulky to facilitate power-bank
- You need to remove power-bank to charge it
Price: $69.99 (Amazon) / £49.99 (Amazon)
The Belkin Charging Case is where things get a little more interesting. On the outside, it looks practically identical to the Belkin Carrying Case, and even comes in the same range of colors. However, this case is far thicker and that's to make room for the 10,000mAh power bank that lies inside it.
On the bottom of the case, you can find a black power bank, which is designed to hook up to your handheld so you can keep it juiced up on the go. You can actually have the case fully zipped up, and the moulded interior provides ample space for its charging cable to feed into your console, so you can provide an up to 1.5x charge when you need it. The power bank in question is secured in place with a velcro strap, but you can remove it if you want to take it out and use it to charge up other compatible devices - I've used mine plenty to give my phone a boost.
When this case was first unveiled, it felt revolutionary, as the Switch 2's measly battery life is my bigger hindrance with the console. I always pop my handheld back in its case between gaming sessions regardless, yet now I can do that and feel at ease knowing it's getting powered up in the process. The only annoyance is that charging the power bank is a bit fiddly, as you need to physically remove it from the case.
Its $69.99 / £49.99 price might also be hard to stomach for many, as that's a lot to fork out for a case alone. It only gets worse from there, as the Charging Case Pro model costs even more. For that reason alone, I typically still recommend this version over my personal best Nintendo Switch 2 case pick, as this case still gives you access to charging on the go, just at a more digestible price point.
Read more: Belkin Charging Case review
Belkin Charging Case Pro for the Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- Charges Switch 2 on the go
- Includes pass-through charging
- Power-bank doubles up as a handy charging stand
- Games and accessory storage remains intact
- Available in the same variety of colorways
Cons
- Most expensive Belkin Switch 2 case
- Is the bulkiest version out of the three
Price: $99.99 (Amazon) / £69.99 (Amazon)
The Belkin Charging Case Pro immediately sets itself apart as it's the priciest case from Belkin's lineup with its $99.99 / £69.99 MSRP. Why is it such a markup from what we've already looked at?
Well, because it takes what was so neat about the Charging Case and makes it even better. Instead of just plopping a power bank attached by a strap into its bottom interior, Belkin has transformed it into a device that sits into the lower half of the case. Whenever you slip your Switch 2 inside, it will automatically start to charge, no messing around with cables required.
This case also features passthrough charging, which was a major draw for me personally. Remember how I mentioned that charging the previous case's power bank requires you to physically take it out? Well, that process is a lot more simplified, as Belkin has included a small cut-out window on the side of the case which allows you to feed through a USB-C cable straight into the charger. A genius inclusion that makes this Pro model all the more intuitive and easier to use.
However, you can actually remove the power bank as you see fit, which I do almost every night I go to bed. It can be removed and act as a bedside charging stand, which negates the need to buy one separately. So while you're paying $100 in the US for this case, it does at least save you from investing in a charging stand and a spare AC adapter, if I think about it.
Read more: Belkin Charging Case Pro review
Check out our guides to the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers, the best Nintendo Switch headsets, and the best Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express Cards if you want to create the ultimate Switch 2 setup.
