Best protective cases for Nintendo Switch Lite iMore 2022
The Switch Lite is designed for travel, but you still need to take care of it. Choosing the best Switch Lite case depends on your budget and other needs, such as if you plan to take plenty of game cartridges with you or want to stash accessories. Some of the best Switch Lite cases double as a stand or will provide extra protection while you're playing. This guide will help you figure out the best way to keep your device safe.
- Best overall: HORI Tough Pouch
- Best budget option: Orzly Carry Case for Nintendo Switch Lite - Portable Travel Carry Case
- Best for storing many games: Butterfox Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch Lite
- Take everything you need: PDP Gaming Commuter Case for Nintendo Switch Lite
- Get armored up: HORI Hybrid System Armor
- The official one: Nintendo Switch Lite Carry Case + Screen Protector
- A sleek option: CoBak Carrying Case
- Protection while you play: LeyuSmart Protective Case For Nintendo Switch Lite

Best overall: HORI Tough Pouch
Staff pickNeed something a bit tougher? Then this officially licensed semi-hard case won't let you down. Available in either black or blue, this case can go through the rough and tumble that life often brings.

Best budget option: Orzly Carry Case for Nintendo Switch Lite - Portable Travel Carry Case
This budget case from Orzly is truly marvelous. Not only capable of fitting the Nintendo Switch Lite inside, but it can also fit up to eight games and numerous accessories in a mesh separator. It comes in a wide variety of colors and can also double as a stand; wow!

Best for storing many games: Butterfox Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch Lite
Games, games, games! With space for 19 game cards and two micro-sd card slots, no matter where you go, you can easily take all of your games with you and some headphones and cables. Pick your favorite one from a multitude of colors, including gold and silver.

Take everything you need: PDP Gaming Commuter Case for Nintendo Switch Lite
Carry absolutely everything you need in one bag. This case is capable of holding everything you'd need for your Nintendo Switch Lite, including a Pro Controller, spare Joy-Cons, plenty of games, cables, and battery packs to boot.

Get armored up: HORI Hybrid System Armor
Are you a fan of those kinds of mobile phone cases that fit your phone like a glove? If so, then you'll love this officially licensed offering from HORI. Similarly, as in some phone cases, the translucent rear panel allows the Nintendo Switch Lite logo to show through.

The official one: Nintendo Switch Lite Carry Case + Screen Protector
Easily kill two birds with one stone with this purchase as it also includes a screen protector. This case is a small case designed to hug the Nintendo Switch Lite tightly, but it still manages to pack in some game card slots and a place for a pair of earbuds.

A sleek option: CoBak Carrying Case
This compact design is made to keep your Nintendo Switch Lite secure and easy to grab on the go. With eight game card slots and a pocket for your headphones, charging cables, or other small accessories, it has just enough space to keep all the things you need without being bulky and in the way. It also includes a screen protector and a grip case.

Protection while you play: LeyuSmart Protective Case For Nintendo Switch Lite
This scratch-resistant and shock absorbent case will protect your Switch Lite if you drop it but also just keep away more minor issues like dust and fingerprints. The ergonomic design will also provide you with some extra comfort during long play sessions. Choose from five colors to match your console.
Take it with you!
Wherever you go, and wherever you currently are, the HORI Tough Pouch is one of the best Switch Lite cases and will not let you down. Guaranteed to withstand anything thrown at it, trust in this Nintendo Switch Lite case to get the job done.
The Orzly Carry case is of exceptional value given that it can store up to eight games, some earbuds, cables, and even a slimline battery pack. Can't resist taking your Pro Controller, big battery pack, headphones, and a wide variety of games with you? Then feel free to give the PDP Commuter Case a look. No matter what your budget is, these are easily the best Switch Lite cases, hands down.
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