The Best Switch 2 Grips
The Best Switch 2 Grips
Tested & selected by Team Deku
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The Switch 2’s slim profile is great for portability but many players find it lacking for extended gaming sessions. A good grip can seamlessly transform your Switch 2, improving its ergonomics and reducing your fatigue during longer gaming sessions.
We’ve tested nearly every Switch 2 grip available on the market today, as well as a few that are coming soon. Candidly, we think patient players should wait a bit longer for a killer grip to hit the market. However, we’ve found a number of compelling options if you’re eager to get your hands on a Switch 2 grip now.
Table of Contents
The Research
We tested Nintendo Switch 2 grips and shells on five criteria:
- Ergonomics and comfort: How does it feel to hold, especially during extended play sessions?
- Compatibility: Does it work seamlessly with the Switch 2's core features like docking, kickstand use, and Joy-Con detachment?
- Protection: How well does it shield the console from everyday bumps and scuffs?
- Ease of installation and removal: How simple is it to remove the grip when not needed?
- Aesthetics: Does it look and feel high-quality? Does it complement the Switch 2’s style and offer color options?
Our testing process began by selecting grips from reputable and popular brands and installing each onto our test Switch 2. Our team of three evaluated each grip's initial comfort and feel. For grips marketed as dockable, we tested them dozens of times with the official Switch 2 dock, ensuring proper seating and a reliable connection without excessive force.
Grips that passed that initial assessment underwent further testing in extended gaming sessions of at least an hour. We evaluated how every button, stick, and trigger felt across a variety of game genres, ensuring the grips remained comfortable throughout extended play.
Since comfort varies by person and hand size, we gathered additional comfort feedback from friends and family to ensure our final recommendations work for a wide range of people.
We’ll continue using our top picks regularly to see how they hold up over time. We'll update this guide with new findings and track new grips entering the market.
Our Top Picks
JSAUX Split Protective Case
Best for most buyers
What we liked
Things to know
Unlike most Switch 2 grips with tradeoffs between comfort and versatility, the JSAUX Split Protective Case uniquely balances between both. It’s one of the few options that works seamlessly across handheld, tabletop, and TV modes. The case is fully dockable, allows full access to the kickstand, and allows easy Joy-Cons detachment. It’s the best all-around grip for most Switch 2 owners.
The detachable hard front cover is a standout feature. It eliminates the need for a separate carrying case for daily outings by providing robust screen protection and storing up to 10 game cards. A thoughtful cutout for the USB-C port even allows charging while the cover is on.
While none of our testers ranked the JSAUX Split Protective Case as the single most comfortable grip, everyone rated it highly and agreed it significantly improved the experience over holding a bare console. (For those prioritizing pure ergonomics over versatility, see our recommendations for the ZenGrip 2 and NeoGrip below.) The Joy-Con covers are well designed, achieving a secure fit without adhesive strips or lips that often compromise the magnetic attachment to the console. The fit around the main console body isn't quite as dialed-in; the back plate occasionally loses its perfectly snug along the bottom.
Our main reservation is the tight fit in the official Switch 2 dock. While it slides in without excessive force, there’s noticeable friction against the dock’s rails. Removing the console requires both hands to keep the dock in place. Because of this, we strongly recommend a quality screen protector when docking this grip.
Satisfye ZenGrip 2
A big grip for big hands
What we liked
Things to know
The Satisfye ZenGrip 2 offers a secure, comfortable hold that feels natural during extended play sessions. The slight asymmetry between the left and right grips is designed to account for the right Joy-Con's lower thumbstick placement, which we found very natural during handheld play. Generous contours behind the Joy-Cons provide excellent support for both hands.
The grip allows the Switch 2 to dock without removing it, making it a great option for players who often transition between handheld and docked play. While we were able to leave the grip on our Switch 2 in both modes, we appreciated that it was quite easy to remove when needed. The grip comes with two bottom nubs that allow you to stand the console vertically; a novel idea but not a feature that we found particularly useful.
This is the largest grip we tested. It will only fit in Satisfye's large carrying case. Players with smaller hands will have more success with the Savage Raven NeoGrip below.
The Switch's integrated kickstand, though functional, can be awkward to use without removing the ZenGrip 2. While the grip was easy to remove, getting it onto our Switch 2 was extremely tight and tricky. We reviewed a pre-production prototype; Satisfye has assured us that this fit issue will be fixed in the final release.
Savage Raven NeoGrip
Choose your own grip adventure
What we liked
Things to know
The standout feature of the Savage Raven NeoGrip is its three interchangeable palm grip designs. Players can choose between a streamlined "Snap Grip" that adds minimal contouring and two flanged grips that extend further from the Joy-Cons to create a more traditional controller feel. The left and right grips can be intermixed, allowing you to create your own perfect fit for each hand. Your preference will largely come down to hand size and experimentation, although our favorite was the "Trigger Grip," which created a premium controller experience for the Switch 2. We found all grip options to be more suited to smaller hands.
Like the ZenGrip 2, the Savage Raven NeoGrip is cut out along the back. This allows the Switch 2 to be docked while in the grip and enables easier access to the kickstand.
For players with larger hands, we found that none of the grip options were as comfortable as the larger Satisfye ZenGrip 2. If you plan on frequently attaching or removing the grip, you'll have to deal with a locking mechanism atop the grip which we found fiddly and annoying. Because the palm grips are removable, the Savage Raven NeoGrip doesn't feel very secure when held with a single hand—we even had the palm grips pop off once.
Other Grips We Liked
Spigen Dual Grip
If you're buying a single grip that you plan on using just as much on the go as you do at home, the Spigen Dual Grip is a great option. The grip is comfortable and slightly textured to give you better anti-slip traction while playing. The Switch 2 is easy to dock without removing the Spigen Dual Grip. Similarly, the kickstand unfolds without issue, and the base of the grip creates a secure foundation.
Spigen advertises "precise cutouts" for the buttons atop the Switch 2. However, we found these cutouts too narrow, making it difficult to press the volume rocker and especially the power button. Though many of our testers really liked the grip, a few found it very uncomfortable to hold and would not use this grip.
Mumba Clear
The Mumba Clear is a decent, budget-friendly grip made of frosted, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane that's semi-transparent and soft to the touch. Though not our most comfortable option, it's certainly adequate for extended handheld gaming sessions.
The Switch 2 remains dockable while in the Mumba Clear although the kickstand becomes inaccessible. Despite being advertised as "clear," it is actually more frosted than transparent. We weren’t bothered by this but anyone seeking a truly clear option should look elsewhere. More notably, the case has a cheap, rubbery feel. This didn’t feel as great as most other grips but is to be expected at this price point.
Dbrand Killswitch
After widespread reports of the right Joy-Con detaching unexpectedly, Dbrand went back to the drawing board and changed the design of their Joy-Con grips so they stay attached without adhesive but no longer cause connection issues. The grips themselves are extremely comfortable but the dock extender was difficult to fit around the console and often wobbled. Other brands have docking solutions that work well and we expected Dbrand would as well.
The killswitch is available in many different configurations. We think most folks should get the Essential kit which includes the full grip and dock adapter, or the Travel kit which adds a travel cover with game card holder. More adventurous readers should consider the Joy-Con grips only directly from Dbrand’s store.
Everything Else We Tested
Genki Attack Vector: While the build quality of this grip is high, it fits the Switch 2 very poorly. Genki is shipping replacement parts later this year - we may revise our reviews if they fix the issues.
Genki Force Field 2: The hinged Joy-Con removal works well and includes hidden game card storage but the edges are sharp right where you rest your fingers on the back. The travel cover fits too tightly, causing the shell to detach from the bottom of the console.
JSAUX Ergonomic Battle Armor: Super easy to put on and feels quite durable but there are square edges near the shoulder buttons that keep it from being comfortable to hold. On top of that, it can’t dock, the Joy-Con can’t detach, and the kickstand is inaccessible.
JSAUX Ergonomic Controller Full-Cover Case Set: This clear cover barely docks, is very flimsy on the bottom, and doesn’t have a good hand feel.
Mumba Blade: The hard edges and military-esque styling of this case is at odds with the Switch 2’s smooth curves and friendly appeals. It’s not the most comfortable option either. It does dock quite smoothly, and the hinging to remove Joy-Cons works without issue.
Mumba Titan: It's curved edges make it slightly more comfortable than the Mumba Blade above, but there's still not much to like about it. The "flip stand" is rather bulky and makes docking extremely awkward.
Savage Raven StandGrip: If you play exclusively in handheld mode, this grip is a compelling choice. It provides excellent protection and is comfortable to hold, but it doesn't dock or allow access to the kickstand, and the Joy-Cons can't be removed while it's on. It's also available in a bundle that includes a front cover to offer on-the-go protection without a separate carrying case.
Spigen Air Fit: Better than most of the others in the category of clear covers. No kickstand and no docking. We accidentally broke one of the Joy-Con covers while we were trying to remove it.
Spigen Nano Pop: Comes with 14 adhesive strips and you’ll need to use them if you want it to stay on your Switch 2. Color match is decent but otherwise it’s a pass.
Spigen Rugged Armor: Feels durable and rugged but is uncomfortable to hold. Can’t detach; can’t dock; can’t kickstand.
Grips We Haven't Tested Yet
We’re happy with our Top Picks but there’s still room to improve. JSAUX’s ModCase and EveryDay Case seem promising. Mechanism is cooking up something interesting with their do-it-all, maker-friendly basecase.
Editorial & Affiliate Policies
Before reaching out to manufacturers, we compiled our complete testing list. While some items on our list were provided as review samples, we purchased any remaining items on our list. We receive no compensation for these guides and do not consider affiliate agreements into our review process.
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Update History
July 2025: First published
September 2025: Added Genki Force Field 2 and Dbrand Killswitch