{"id":382199,"date":"2021-12-16T17:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T17:00:52","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T14:00:52","slug":"does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Does Your Nintendo Switch Need a Screen Protector? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a383d6c7ab8a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a383d6c7ab8a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/#Yes_but_for_Different_Reasons\" >Yes, but for Different Reasons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/#Original_Switch_and_Lite_Have_a_Scratch-Loving_Plastic_Screen\" >Original Switch and Lite Have a Scratch-Loving Plastic Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/#The_Switch_OLED_Isnt_All_Glass_After_All\" >The Switch OLED Isn\u2019t All Glass After All<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/does-your-nintendo-switch-need-a-screen-protector-review-geek\/#The_Best_Screen_Protectors_for_Your_Switch\" >The Best Screen Protectors for Your Switch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Does Your Nintendo Switch Need a Screen Protector? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-104660 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/542700dc.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/542700dc.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/542700dc.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Person's hands holding a Nintendo Switch special edition\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-palmas-spain-april-2-2021-1948529182\" data-credittext=\"Armando Oliveira\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-palmas-spain-april-2-2021-1948529182\">Armando Oliveira\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many of us probably have screen protectors (or at the very least, a protective case) for our smartphones. But should you have one for your Nintendo Switch? In short, a screen protector can help extend the life of your pricey console, which is something everyone wants.<\/p>\n<p>But how exactly does a screen protector carry out this role as a bodyguard for your Nintendo Switch? And do all versions of the Switch benefit from a screen protector, or is it just an extra, unnecessary purchase?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yes_but_for_Different_Reasons\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Yes, but for Different Reasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you have a first-gen Nintendo Switch from 2017, a Switch Lite, or a new OLED Switch from 2021, you need a screen protector. That said, the screen material differs between the newest OLED Switch and the older two models (2017 Switch &amp; Switch Lite), so the reasons you need a screen protector for your respective console differ as well.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Original_Switch_and_Lite_Have_a_Scratch-Loving_Plastic_Screen\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Original Switch and Lite Have a Scratch-Loving Plastic Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both the 2017 Switch and the Switch Lite are made with a plastic screen, which is a fantastic safety feature as it\u2019s shatterproof. Plus, plastic is a lot cheaper to manufacture than glass, which translates to a lower retail price for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest hiccup with a plastic screen, however, is that it\u2019s extremely prone to scratches. If you drop your Switch or it accidentally bumps up next to something in your bag while traveling, the chances of the screen getting scratched are high. You can even scratch your screen just by docking your Switch to charge it.<\/p>\n<p>A screen protector goes a long way to keeping your Switch in pristine condition. Although there are plastic screen protectors out there, tempered glass options are better in every way.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104696 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/98825283.png\" alt=\"close-up of Nintendo Switch gaming console\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-palmas-spain-april-2-2021-1948523383\" data-credittext=\"Armando Oliveira\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-palmas-spain-april-2-2021-1948523383\">Armando Oliveira\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On top of being scratch-resistant to keys, coins, and other hard objects, tempered glass screen protectors can also reduce glare, which in turn prevents eye strain and tension in your face. These glass protectors also come with a special oleophobic coating on the outside that\u2019s resistant to fingerprints and other smudges or dirt.<\/p>\n<p>And because it\u2019s made with tempered glass, the screen protector won\u2019t break into sharp, unsafe shards if you drop your Switch. Instead, it\u2019ll break into a spiderweb-like pattern that\u2019s a lot easier and safer to dispose of and replace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Switch_OLED_Isnt_All_Glass_After_All\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">The Switch OLED Isn\u2019t All Glass After All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The newest Switch from Nintendo has an OLED glass screen, which may make some people think that they don\u2019t need a screen protector. After all, why would you put a glass screen protector over a screen that\u2019s already glass?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the OLED Switch\u2019s screen isn\u2019t made of tempered glass; instead, there\u2019s an anti-scattering adhesive film over traditional glass. And this protective film only has one job: to prevent glass shards from scattering if the screen breaks. It won\u2019t actually prevent the screen from shattering in the first place.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-104698 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/617109b6.png\" alt=\"Person holding a Nintendo Switch in their hands near a keyboard at a desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/sloveniakocevje-2222019-men-holding-switch-his-1325727977\" data-credittext=\"Digitalbarn\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/sloveniakocevje-2222019-men-holding-switch-his-1325727977\">Digitalbarn\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because of this, it\u2019s still imperative that you get a screen protector for your OLED Switch. Although it may look nicer than the 2017 Switch, the OLED Switch\u2019s glass screen is more prone to cracks and shatters than the older Switch\u2019s plastic screens.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to mention that, even if you buy a tempered glass screen protector for your OLED Switch, you should leave the protective anti-scattering adhesive film on underneath. Nintendo even specifically mentions this in the information manual that comes with your Switch purchase. Screen protectors for this model are\u00a0designed with this extra layer in mind and won\u2019t hinder your ability to clearly view the display.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Screen_Protectors_for_Your_Switch\"><\/span>The Best Screen Protectors for Your Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are quite a few screen protectors out there to choose from, but we\u2019ve done all the research for you and rounded up the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/103510\/the-best-screen-protectors-for-the-nintendo-switch\">best screen protectors for your Switch. You can quickly browse through them below or check out our entire post, weighing the differences between each option. A screen protector isn\u2019t an expensive investment, but it\u2019s well worth it to protect your brand new Switch that actually is\u00a0an expensive investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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