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Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Two-minute review

Powered by an RTX 5080 and featuring a large 16-inch, 165 Hz display, the A16 Pro delivers excellent gaming performance while doubling as a capable workstation. At the time of writing, there are two A16 Pro variants for sale – both equipped with the Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of (soldered) 5600MHz LPDDR5x RAM, a 1TB SSD and either an RTX 5070 Ti or, as tested, the RTX 5080.

The large screen folds back through 180 degrees to lie flat, has a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a 3 ms response time, a decent 400 nits of brightness and displays an excellent 100% of the sRGB color gamut. Ports include HDMI 2.1, a 5 Gbps USB-C port with power delivery and DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB-A 5 Gbps (plus a USB-A 2.0 port), Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm headset jack.

For the Gaming A16 Pro, Gigabyte includes a MUX switch but caps the GPU TGP for the 5080 at 115W. The laptop RTX 5080 can run at up to 150W, so a 115W limit means raw performance sits about halfway between that of an unfettered 5080 and a 5070, and is similar to a 5070 Ti.

While this seems like a major downside, what matters is performance for your dollar, and the Gaming A16 Pro is cheaper than a lot of higher TGP 5080 machines. At 36 x 26 x 2.3 cm, and weighing 2.3 kg, it’s also slimmer and lighter, making it a better choice for those who want to carry it every day. In fact, most thin and light laptops that feature powerful GPUs limit the TGP to keep heat under control.

For demanding games at the screen's native resolution, you will need to scale back the quality settings to maintain over 60 fps, while older ones will happily run at over 100 fps. To push towards the 165 Hz the screen is capable of, you will need to drop back to 1080p or use frame generation.

It depends on your game (or app) of choice, but in less demanding titles the 115W TGP 5080 is about 25% slower than one at 150W, and up to 22% faster than a 5070. In more intensive games, I saw the CPU create a bottleneck, bringing frame rates closer to that of the 5070. At full tilt, the Gaming A16 Pro emits a fairly loud roar from the cooling fans, but despite this, for sustained loads, performance is limited by the cooling capacity.

The A16 Pro is also a very capable workstation and we measured up to 90W charging via USB-C, so it can provide decent productivity performance without having to lug the larger power brick around. We wish it had a larger battery than the 76Wh models used, as while the 10 hours, 37 minutes of video playback is a decent result, we were disappointed by under five hours of light-duty work.

The keyboard and trackpad are both excellent, and the customizable RGB lighting modes are fun but also easily toned down to white if you want to blend in at the office. The 1080p webcam is nothing special in terms of image quality, but it does facial recognition for fast logins.

While the A16 Pro is an excellent machine overall despite a few foibles, the purchase decision comes back to price. If you can buy it for 30% less than a comparable full TGP 5080 machine (or on par or less than a full TGP 5070 Ti laptop) then it’s a solid buy, but otherwise wait for a sale.

The A16 Pro display can fold through 180° to lie flat (Image credit: Future)Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? Starting from $1,899 / £1,699 / AU$3,299
• When is it available? It's available now
• Where can you get it? You can get it in the US, UK and Australia

At the full list price, the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro doesn’t offer standout value, but third-party retailer prices can be considerably lower, making it a good buy.

Gigabyte does not list a recommended retail price for the A16 Pro in every market, but below is a table of typical non-discounted pricing for the RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti variants at the time of writing.

When on sale, we have seen it at up to 25% less than these prices.

RTX 5080

RTX 5070 Ti

US List Price

$2,199

$1,899

UK List Price

£2,099

£1,799

AU List Price

AU$4,299

AU$3,299

• Value score: 4 / 5

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Specs

Availability is the same in the US, UK and Australia, with the main difference being the inclusion of an RTX 5070 Ti GPU or the RTX 5080 card. If comparing models, be aware there is a non-Pro Gigabyte Gaming A16 available as well that has lower spec and TGP.

Below is the specs list for the A16 Pro models available.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro specs

RTX 5070 Ti variant

RTX 5080 variant

US Price

$1,899

$2,199

UK Price

£1,799

£2,099

AU Price

AU$3,299

AU$4,299

CPU

Intel Core 7 240H

Intel Core 7 240H

GPU

RTX 5070 Ti

RTX 5080

RAM

32GB LPDDR5x 5600 MHz

32GB LPDDR5x 5600 MHz

Storage

1TB

1TB

Display

2560 x 1600 IPS, 100% sRGB, 400 nits, 165 Hz

2560 x 1600 IPS, 100% sRGB, 400 nits, 165 Hz

Ports

1x USB-C 5 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, PD charging, 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack.

1x USB-C 5 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, PD charging, 2x USB-A 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2

Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.2

Battery

76Wh

76Wh

Dimensions

358.3 x 262.5 x 19.45 - 22.99 mm (14.11 x 10.33 x 0.77 - 0.91 inches)

358.3 x 262.5 x 19.45 - 22.99 mm (14.11 x 10.33 x 0.77 - 0.91 inches)

Weight

2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)

2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)

• Specs score: 4 / 5

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(Image credit: Future)Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Design

• Conservative power ratings
• Customizable lighting
• Facial recognition webcam

The A16 Pro is a large 16-inch laptop, but the display has fairly slim bezels and overall it fits into a footprint small enough that I think it’s reasonable to carry it on the go every day. This is helped by Gigabyte’s inclusion of 100W USB-C PD charging, so you can leave the big power brick at home if you’re not going to be gaming.

The laptop measures in at 358.3 x 262.5 x 19.45 - 22.99 mm, but this is at the most optimistic points. At the front, I get about 20 mm, and 25 mm at the rear, and 28 mm if you include the feet. On the scale, it weighs 2.36 kg (not far off the 2.3 kg from Gigabyte) and the power brick is another 0.54 kg.

The A16 Pro stands out with a display that can fold through 180 degrees to lie flat. I love this design for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it means you can toggle the display upside down and share it with someone sitting across from you. Secondly, it makes it easy to use the laptop in your own unique way.

For example, with the A16 Pro plugged into a second screen or dock, and using a keyboard and mouse, I liked to open the screen fully, and place the laptop in a vertical stand. That way the laptop screen is raised to the right level to be placed next to a second screen, plus it leaves the vents unobstructed and takes up very little desk space.

The A16 Pro includes a MUX switch for Advanced Optimus graphics switching. This means the laptop can optimize graphics performance and power use automatically based on need, such as shutting down the discrete GPU, without needing to restart when switching modes.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro rear vents (Image credit: Future)

The A16 Pro opts for plastic on the main chassis and display to save weight. While I like the strength of metal, the stiff plastic used is still pretty good and the laptop feels capable of handling any bumps or drops. The laptop is equipped with a large keyboard with 1.7 mm key travel, but there’s no numpad. Still, it’s pleasant enough to type on despite a little bounce. The keyboard has customizable RGB 1-zone backlighting that can be used to add some bling, or toned down to muted colors (or white) if trying to blend in at the office or university.

Port selection is reasonable but not outstanding, with a single USB-C that includes DisplayPort output and USB-C charging. At 5 Gbps, the data rate is lower than I would like and I’d ideally want to see at least one 40 Gbps USB4 port for a laptop in this class, and at the very minimum 20 Gbps USB-C. You also get two 5Gbps USB-A ports, plus a standard USB 2.0 port.

It also has HDMI 2.1, plus Ethernet and a 3.5mm headset jack – though no card reader. The ports are well located on the sides of the laptop, with plenty of spacing between them ensuring easy access.

The choice to include Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2x2) means the A16 Pro doesn’t have the absolute fastest networking, but is still relatively future-proof in terms of high-speed connectivity. The A16 Pro doesn’t include a privacy e-shutter on the webcam, but on the plus side it’s capable of facial recognition for fast Windows login.

The 76Wh battery is decently sized but I’d have much preferred to have seen a larger 99Wh battery – as is featured in some competitors – to help eke out a little extra time unplugged.

• Design score: 4 / 5

The A16 Pro keyboard has 1-zone RGB (plus white) LED lighting (Image credit: Future)Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Performance

• Solid gaming results
• Somewhat noisy under load
• Decent CPU performance for workstation use

I’ve tested a range of similarly priced laptops that use the RTX 5080 GPU and, generally speaking, for the same GPU thermal design power (TGP) and similar CPU / RAM spec, gaming results don’t vary a huge amount if the cooling is up to the task. But subtle differences in how manufacturers configure their CPU and GPU power profiles, as well as other design choices, can lead to consistent differences overall.

For the A16 Pro, Gigabyte caps the GPU TGP for the 5080 at 115W. The 5080 can run at up to 150W (plus dynamic boost), so the 115W limit in the A16 Pro means performance sits about halfway between that of an unfettered 5080 and a 5070, and is similar to a 5070 Ti. While this seems like a major downside, what matters is performance for your dollar, and the Gaming A16 Pro is cheaper than a lot of higher TGP 5080 machines. Gigabyte does not confirm the TGP of the RTX 5070 Ti, though it can likely run at the full 115W the GPU is rated for, but without higher dynamic boost power levels.

Now, it’s important to mention that a capped 115W RTX 5080 still has major benefits over a full power 5070 Ti or 5070. You get 16GB of VRAM instead of 12GB or 8GB, which means you can run higher quality textures at 2560 x 1600 and keep ray tracing on in games like Cyberpunk 2077. The 5080 also has a wider 256-bit memory bus, so busy scenes with path-traced lighting or dense city areas will drop the frame rate less than with the 128-bit 5070 or 192-bit 5070 Ti.

The 5080 has more ray-tracing and Tensor hardware too, so DLSS 4 can run at a higher preset without impacting playability. Plus, it’s more powerful for creator work. The GPU will stay relevant longer too, as more new titles call for loads of VRAM, so the 16GB 5080 will handle them better than a 12GB 5070 Ti or an 8GB 5070.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro underside cooling vents (Image credit: Future)

Overall, the A16 Pro manages decent gaming performance but does run at the limits of its cooling. In most scenarios, we found that the CPU hit its thermal throttling point before the GPU, limiting performance. Older or less intense games still tended to have the CPU thermally throttled, but the GPU could still run flat out. On more demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, the performance was bottlenecked by the CPU and the 5080 was often running up to 20% or so behind its full potential.

The Core 7 240H isn’t a bad CPU, but as a refreshed Raptor Lake-H part launched in late 2024, it’s not the most efficient option. This isn’t a problem normally, but with the limited thermal ability of the laptop, heavy load on the CPU and GPU push heat levels to the point the CPU has to throttle itself.

This can be helped somewhat by scaling back settings that put more load on the CPU, like reducing crowd depth, but ultimately the 5080 is still often limited by the CPU. This meant that for games like Cyberpunk 2077, we struggled to push frame rates to the 165 Hz the display is capable of (with frame generation), even when dropping detail or resolution back.

(Image credit: Future)

To give some context, I have compared the A16 Pro benchmark results to the Alienware 16X Aurora with a 5070 and the Alienware 16 Area-51 with a 150W TGP 5080. In synthetic benchmarks (which don’t get CPU bottlenecked), the A16 Pro sits right between the two, as expected. But for gaming benchmarks, the A16 Pro has a smaller lead over the 5070.

Now, this is not necessarily a problem, as, for example, the A16 Pro is significantly cheaper than the RTX 5070 equipped Alienware 16X Aurora, making it a much better bang for buck machine. While we wish Gigabyte had used a more efficient CPU, ultimately the design trade-offs here are fine overall.

Still, it does mean you need to be slightly more careful when comparing pricing, and make sure the A16 Pro is on par with or slightly less than a 5070 Ti-based machine with a more powerful cooling system, and significantly less than a full TGP 5080 laptop.

One potential wildcard is the performance of the A16 Pro with 5070 Ti. While the 5070 Ti will likely experience the same CPU bottleneck as the 5080, the overall performance difference may be small. We will update this review once we can test the 5070 Ti variant or confirm third-party benchmark results.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro benchmark results

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro

Alienware 16X Aurora

Alienware 16 Area-51

CPU

Intel Core 7 240H

Intel Ultra 9 275HX

Intel Ultra 9 275HX

GPU

RTX 5080 (115W TGP)

RTX 5070 (115W TGP)

RTX 5080 (150W TGP)

RAM

32GB

32GB

32GB

Battery

76 Wh

96 Wh

96 Wh

General performance

PCMark 10 - Overall (score)

7,523

8,437

8,639

Geekbench 6 - Multi-core

13,503

19,615

20,244

Geekbench 6 - Single-core

2,744

3,068

3,149

Geekbench 6 - GPU

177,521

136,686

213,178

Cinebench R24 - CPU Single Core

117

133

133

Cinebench R24 - CPU Multi Core

832

1,964

2,106

Battery

PCMark 10 - Battery Work (HH:MM)

3:19

6:01

3:09

TechRadar video test (HH:MM)

10:37

6:16

4:27

Graphics performance

3DMark SpeedWay

4,247

3,664

5,610

3DMark Port Royal

10,744

9,031

11,999

Steel Nomad

3,967

2,846

5,109

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1600p RT Low (DLSS)

84

76

114

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1600p RT Low (DLSS off)

52

50

79

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1600p RT Ultra (DLSS)

55

54

72

Cyberpunk 2077 - 1600p RT Ultra (DLSS off)

25

16

37

Black Myth: Wukong - 1600p Cinematic (DLSS)

77

76

104

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1600p (DLSS off)

137

131

175

Storage

CrystalDiskMark Read/Write (MB/s)

6,982 / 6,481

6,939 / 6,740

6,575 / 5,890

Overall, even at 115W the RTX 5080 is a solid choice for 2560 x 1600 gaming, and can run most games at very playable frame rates without dropping back the details. For especially demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 set to ultra ray tracing and high texture detail, the A16 Pro manages 55 fps, or 84 fps if the ray tracing is on low. Turn on frame generation, and you can be gaming at the display's 165 Hz limit with no problems at all.

While the fan profiles keep the A16 Pro quiet in non-gaming use, at full tilt they are quite loud and if gaming, we highly recommend using a headset. Heat is directed out of both the sides and rear of the laptop, and after an intense gaming session, the trackpad reached a low 24.6°C / 76.3°F, the keyboard hit a toasty 41.3°C / 106.3°F and the underside was the hottest part at 42.4°C / 108.3°F. The keyboard temp here is significantly hotter than many competing gaming laptops, though not at the point it is uncomfortable to use.

The A16 Pro uses the GiMate control software and includes five modes – Balanced, Game, Creator, Power Saving and Online meeting – which vary the performance levels, as well as the amount of noise and heat created. For each mode, you can also adjust the individual settings, like fan control profile, display brightness and more. Stability is also good and I had no glitches or strange behavior from the Gigabyte software, or problems running any games, benchmarks or applications.

The trackpad stays cool, but the keyboard gets a little toasty under load (Image credit: Future)

The A16 Pro cooling system may struggle with the GPU, but is good enough to let the grunty Intel Core 7 240H CPU use up to 85W in our testing. It’s not as powerful as the Core Ultra series CPUs, or the new AMD Ryzen AI processors, but still makes for a competent workstation when not gaming, and it will happily handle heavy workloads such as video editing.

If you leave the software in charge of profile selection, performance on battery takes a hit compared to being plugged in, and is about 60% slower in CPU workloads.

The A16 Pro can also be run on or charged from USB-C using PD spec 100W (20V/5A) and we saw a max of 90W in use. Unlike the questionable USB-C power profiles on the otherwise excellent Gigabyte 16X, the A16 Pro gives solid performance on USB-C, and is about 50% faster than on battery for CPU workloads and about 35% behind full performance. Gaming on USB-C is about half the performance compared to using the main PSU.

In other words, workstation use feels snappy when running on USB-C (such as when plugged into a dock) or if charging from a power bank, but don’t expect to do much more than casual gaming without the larger PSU.

• Performance score: 4 / 5

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Battery life and Charging

• 4 hours and 49 minutes of regular use when unplugged
• 10 hours and 37 minutes of video playback
• 58 minutes of gaming

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The Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro uses a 76Wh battery, which is decent size but not quite as good as the 99Wh featured in some competing models.

Still, five hours or so of work unplugged (and around an hour longer if just browsing the internet or watching YouTube videos) is enough to be useful, but still not a great result overall. In contrast, other gaming laptops I've tested with similar spec hardware (including more powerful CPUs) use a 96Wh battery and can last up to 7 hours unplugged. The A16 Pro doesn’t handle medium level loads too well on battery (like video editing), and I saw run times at under three hours. On the plus side, the A16 Pro offers relatively quick charging and it gets back to full charge in under an hour.

The PSU is medium sized (and not as chunky as many gaming laptops) and weighs 537 grams (including the cable), so it has a measurable impact if carried around all day. Fortunately USB-C charging is decent and it could top up in just over an hour. The A16 Pro also charges well from a power bank and a large, but flight safe, 27,000mAh (99Wh) model will just give the laptop a full charge.

• Battery life and charging score: 3.5 / 5

Should you buy the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro?Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

Expensive at list price, but great value when discounted

4 / 5

Specs

Reasonable but not standout

3.5 / 5

Design

Decent features but some compromises like noisy fans

4 / 5

Performance

Solid gaming and workstation performance

4 / 5

Battery

Short battery life for work but decent video playback

3.5 / 5

Overall

A gaming laptop that is also very well equipped for workstation or creator use – but don’t pay full list price

4 / 5

Buy it if…

You want decent gaming performance in a relatively portable package
The A16 Pro isn’t exactly tiny, but considering the large 16-inch screen and full performance GPU, it’s still pretty good for carrying every day.

You want CPU performance
The Intel Core 7 240H CPU is grunty enough for demanding Uni students, or workstation and creator use.

You want to use it for more than just gaming
Options like the fold-flat screen mean the Gigabyte is also a great option for plugging in alongside a second monitor.

Don’t buy it if...

You want a very portable gaming option
The A16 Pro isn’t too heavy or thick, but if portability is a prime concern, then consider a slimmer model, or a 14-inch gaming machine.

You want a more powerful GPU
The A16 Pro caps the 5080 to 115W, and you will need to look at models like the Aorus Master 16 or 18 for better gaming frame rates.

You want a very affordable laptop
The A16 Pro is a great-value machine (when discounted), but it’s still a pricey laptop. If you crave affordable RTX 5050 and 5060 focused gaming, check out the non-Pro Gigabyte Gaming A16.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: Also consider

If my Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro review has you considering other options, here are some more gaming laptops to consider:

Razer Blade 14 (2025)
Smaller and lighter than the 16-inch Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro, the Razer Blade 14 offers pretty good performance in a small package.

Check out the full Razer Blade 14 (2025) review

Alienware 16 Area-51
A powerful 16-inch gaming laptop that’s sold with an RTX 5060, 5080 or 5090, this is a chunky machine that’s all about performance.

Take a look at the full Alienware 16 Area-51 review

• I tested the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro for two weeks
• I used it both on a desk and carried it in a backpack for travel
• I used it for gaming, as well as office productivity work and video editing

I ran the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro through the usual comprehensive array of TechRadar benchmarks, as well as using it for actual day-to-day work at a desk and on the go. I used the TechRadar movie test for assessing battery life during video playback, and a range of productivity battery benchmarks to further gauge battery life. I also logged power use in a variety of scenarios, including when charging from USB-C, and tested the laptop with a variety of USB-C chargers and power banks.

Read more about how we test.

• First reviewed in November 2025

Combining a restricted RTX 5080 with 5070 Ti pricing, the Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro isn’t perfect but its unique build helps it hold its own against rivals.

Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector: review

Want to take your beloved Nintendo Switch 2 on the road without the fear of damage and destruction? Well, the official Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector could be the ideal fit for you.

This package provides you with a case that can hold your Switch 2 console (including the Joy-Con 2 controllers), six game cartridges, and some smaller accessories, like Joy-Con straps, for example. Of course, you also get a screen protector thrown in for good measure – more on that later.

I want to start by discussing the case, which I found to be very solid indeed. It’s well finished, with the Switch 2 logo front and center, and aptly, it has red and blue colored handles on the two zips, which feel smooth and easy to do up. The case also has a pleasantly durable feel to it, and when dropping it a couple of times and giving it a good scratching, I couldn’t see even a spec of wear – that’s the sort of quality I’d expect from the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories.

Inside, there are three compartments: one on each side of the case to hold the console, and another that can hold small accessories, with room for six cartridges above. Could there be a few more game card slots? Yes, but personally, six physical slots will be enough for me if I’m taking a short trip – there’s enough room for some party games like Mario Kart World and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, as well as a few single-player adventures.

(Image credit: Future)

The amount of storage in that third compartment is limited – you’re not gonna get your dock in here. I could fit a pair of earbuds or Joy-Con straps without issue, but if you’re hoping to store an item like a USB camera or the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, you might want to check out a larger option. One upside here is that the case remains slim and tight to the console, meaning you can easily slot it in a bag without worrying about it being too bulky.

I did generally really like this case, and I might use it instead of my official Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carry Case if I'm not planning to play docked. But one thing I did realize is that it's very prone to fingerprints. Even when shooting the photos you see in this guide, I had to wipe it down a few times – it’s a small thing, but worth flagging.

As I mentioned earlier, this package also includes a screen protector, but I was feeling much less positive about this. You’ll have to temper your expectations here – after all, you’re not getting a tempered glass screen protector! Instead, it’s an anti-scratch piece of film, which is hardly the most protective option on the market.

You don’t get a frame to help apply the screen protector – you have to fit it freehand. But even though I lined it up pretty nicely, I still ran into some issues, like excessive air bubbles, which were a struggle to squeeze out. I put it through the same testing process as the Genki Aegis Shield, for example. And although my console got out unscathed, I would still recommend getting a tempered glass option for better protection and peace of mind.

(Image credit: Future)

Ultimately, I’m going to treat the screen protector more as an extra. The focus for me is on the case, which I consider to be good value, especially for UK and Aussie buyers who are spending £20.99 / AU$39.95 at most to get this model – I’ve already seen it on sale for less. In the US, availability appears to be inconsistent, and the proportionally higher $39.99 price tag is a bit of a shame.

Still, you’re getting a slim, well-finished, and durable case that’s ideal for taking on the go. And in the end, I think Nintendo's official case remains well worth considering.

Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector review: price & specs

Price

$39.99 / £20.99 / AU$39.95

Dimensions

13.4 x 5.6 x 1.7in / 340 x 142 x 42mm

Weight

310g

Number of game card slots

6

Compartments

3

Handle

No

Color

Black

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Sleek look with nice finish and durable build, but a little prone to fingerprints.

4/5

Storage

Could have some more game card slots, but for a slim case stores console and Joy-Con 2s effectively.

4/5

Value

A tad pricey in the US, but solid durability, good looks, and decent storage in this size class.

4/5

Buy it if…

You want a lightweight Switch 2 case
If you don’t need a case that’s big enough to fit your dock, and you just need a lightweight option, then this model could be perfect for you. It's slim, stylish, and can easily slot into a bag for on-the-go play.

You want something with dashing looks
A few of the third-party options we’ve tested here at TechRadar aren’t the prettiest, but personally, I’m a fan of how Nintendo’s official carrying case looks. The red and blue zip handles playfully contrast the case’s textured black exterior, and it's got a slightly curved look that’s very easy on the eye.

Don’t buy it if…

You want a great screen protector
Sure, the screen protector here is functional, and it's a decent extra considering the moderate pricing of this package. But it's not the most durable protective layer on the market, and fitting it freehand isn’t ideal. I’d instead recommend checking out the DBrand Prism 2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 or the Belkin Tempered Glass Anti-Reflective Screen Protector separately.

You need everything to play in TV mode
If you need a case that can fit all the gear for TV mode play, this ain’t it. Instead, I’d recommend picking up the official Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carry Case, which can fit your dock, cables, console, a Pro Controller, and more with ease.

Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector review: also consider

Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case
This one comes at quite the cost, but if you need one case for everything Switch 2, it doesn't get a whole lot better. With seven compartments custom-built for your dock, controllers, console, and more, you'll have oodles of space to play with. This case is pretty hardy too, and even comes with a handle for improved portability. It's the model I use the most, and if you like to play in TV mode, it will suit you to a T.

Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case review.

Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2
OK, it isn't being sold in the United States just yet, but if the Nacon Protection Case XL is available in your region, I highly recommend it. It's got enough room to house all the gear for TV mode play, but it’s only a little more expensive than this slim model. Great value, great durability, and lots of storage – what more could you want?

Read our full Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2 review.

How I tested the Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector

(Image credit: Future)

• Tested over the course of multiple days
• Took with me on public transport and to the office
• Trialled by a Nintendo Switch 2 owner and life-long gamer

I tested the Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector over the course of a few days. I packed it with my Nintendo Switch 2 console, Joy-Con 2 controllers, and a charging cable, and it held out well, as expected.

In order to judge the case’s durability, I tried dropping it from a decent distance, and also gave the exterior a scratch. I then checked for any wear and tear after the testing period came to a close. Where appropriate, I compared this case to rivals on aspects like sturdiness and storage space.

I’m a Switch 2 owner, a lifelong gamer, and an experienced tech reviewer with plenty of experience with Switch 2 accessories. Since grabbing my Switch 2 at launch, I’ve trialled a range of products, including cases like the Nacon Protection Case XL for Nintendo Switch 2, screen protectors such as the DBrand Prism 2.0, and cameras, like the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2.

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• First reviewed: November 2025

Nintendo’s official carrying case is durable, sleek, and well built, and even though the screen protector’s probably worth skipping, this package still offers solid bang for your buck.

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