{"id":136945,"date":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-199930"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:00:00","slug":"review-belkin-charging-case-pro-for-switch-2-a-great-upgrade-over-the-original","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/04\/24\/review-belkin-charging-case-pro-for-switch-2-a-great-upgrade-over-the-original\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Belkin Charging Case Pro For Switch 2 &#8211; A Great Upgrade Over The Original"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ae5e612a83040\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ae5e612a83040\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture\" data-uuid=\"ae5e612a83040\"><a class=\"scanlines\" title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 1\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ae5e612a83040\/belkin-charging-case-pro-1.large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/ae5e612a83040\/belkin-charging-case-pro-1.900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 1\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Image: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shortly after the Switch 2 launched, we reviewed a handful of cases for the new console, one of which was the Belkin Charging Case. At the time, we admired the idea, but unfortunately the execution was a bit lacklustre, earning it a score of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2025\/07\/mini-review-belkin-charging-case-for-switch-2-a-great-idea-with-middling-execution\">6\/10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So now, as we approach the one-year anniversary of the console, Belkin has launched the <strong>Charging Case Pro<\/strong>, a more premium option at <strong>$99.99 \/ \u00a369.99<\/strong> that takes the basic functionality of its predecessor and improves upon it in every way. In short, if you can stomach the price, this might be one of the finest cases you can get for your Switch 2.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 4\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f3254b6efab20\/belkin-charging-case-pro-4.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f3254b6efab20\/belkin-charging-case-pro-4.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 4\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 2\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3d27ea980b630\/belkin-charging-case-pro-2.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3d27ea980b630\/belkin-charging-case-pro-2.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>Focusing on the case\u2019s charging functionality first, the power bank has been given a bespoke design to work seamlessly with both the case and your Switch 2. With the original, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking that Belkin had taken a bog-standard power bank and just chucked it into the case, but this upgraded model is infinitely more practical.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the power bank fits snugly into the case\u2019s interior via magnets, sitting flush with the fabric on either side so that your Switch 2 lies directly on top with almost no wriggle room. Plugging the console in is a doddle: simply lift the outer hinge upwards, bringing the USB-C port up with it, angling it so that you can slot the Switch 2 into place with ease.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 6\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/94a2c4966f877\/belkin-charging-case-pro-6.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/94a2c4966f877\/belkin-charging-case-pro-6.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 6\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 3\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/2edb5f39d853a\/belkin-charging-case-pro-3.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/2edb5f39d853a\/belkin-charging-case-pro-3.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 3\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>What\u2019s nice is that the actual USB-C port is movable on its own, too. Sitting perpendicular to the case\u2019s base, you can raise it to a 45-degree angle, which means that when it\u2019s time to remove the Switch 2, you can easily lift it up slightly and pull it out without potentially causing any damage to the port. Clever stuff.<\/p>\n<p>The outer hinge of the power bank is also stable enough to act as a stand, letting you play in tabletop mode whilst it\u2019s still sucking up that sweet portable power. If you want a bit more space, you can also remove the power bank from the case entirely and still charge your console whilst it\u2019s in use.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 5\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a49c3017d5434\/belkin-charging-case-pro-5.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a49c3017d5434\/belkin-charging-case-pro-5.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 5\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 7\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/aec64a0f7eaac\/belkin-charging-case-pro-7.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/aec64a0f7eaac\/belkin-charging-case-pro-7.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 7\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>Knowing how much charge you have is key, though, and Belkin has delivered here. too. The case itself has a little opening on the front through which you can see the power bank\u2019s display unit. At the press of a button \u2014 or when you plug in the Switch 2 \u2014 you can instantly see how much charge is remaining, designated by a percentage. Naturally, you\u2019re not going to get any indication of how much charge your console has, only the case itself.<\/p>\n<p>To the left of the power indicator is the USB-C slot to charge the power bank. Annoyingly, Belkin has opted not to include any charging cable, though any cable with a USB-C port will work perfectly fine. For the price, mind you, we would have expected it to include its own cable, and this feels a bit stingy.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 8\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f7c674f7bfb2c\/belkin-charging-case-pro-8.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f7c674f7bfb2c\/belkin-charging-case-pro-8.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 8\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 9\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/433ac27fe6e1d\/belkin-charging-case-pro-9.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/433ac27fe6e1d\/belkin-charging-case-pro-9.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 9\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>Belkin states that the case can charge the Switch 2 \u201cup to 1.5 times\u201d, and that sounds about right based on my tests. That might not sound like much at a glance, but unless you\u2019re someone who plays your Switch 2 continuously until the battery drains completely, you\u2019ll find that the power bank will restore your console\u2019s battery multiple times until you need to eventually plug it in.<\/p>\n<p>To give you an idea of roughly how long you can expect the case to charge up your Switch 2, I plugged mine in at 80% and it took half an hour to get back up to 100%. Certainly not the speediest, then, but it&#8217;s about what I&#8217;d expect.<\/p>\n<p>The Charging Case Pro also comes with a total of 12 slots to store your Switch 1 and 2 cartridges \u2013 pretty standard stuff. You\u2019ve also got a mesh storage area, which is easily large enough to hold a fairly lengthy cable (once you\u2019ve got your hands on one), while Belkin has also included a teeny-tiny pouch in which to store an AirTag, Moto Tag, or similar location device.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2\">\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 10\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4f9532638dd9c\/belkin-charging-case-pro-10.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4f9532638dd9c\/belkin-charging-case-pro-10.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 10\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-1 col-width-50\"><a title=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 11\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/89a0042f7b828\/belkin-charging-case-pro-11.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/89a0042f7b828\/belkin-charging-case-pro-11.445x250.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro 11\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>As for the build quality, the outer fabric is rock solid, meaning you should be protected against most day-to-day activities and accidental drops. The interior feels soft, yet similarly rugged, and the carrying handle doesn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s going to start fraying anytime soon. It feels like the same material as your average car seatbelt, if that helps. The only downside I&#8217;ve noticed so far is that the power bank display unit may attract scratches since it&#8217;s completely exposed.<\/p>\n<p>Given the sheer size of the case and what it\u2019s packing, it\u2019s significantly heavier than most options on the market, coming in at roughly 815g on its own and roughly 1.3kg with the Switch 2 plugged in. This is definitely something to consider if you\u2019re someone who travels frequently, and you\u2019ll need to decide whether the charging capabilities trump the lightweight convenience of other cases.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>With the Charging Case Pro, Belkin has learned from its mistakes, providing an excellent way to take your Switch 2 on the go whilst keeping it charged. The redesigned power bank fits perfectly into the case, keeping your console snug whilst also providing an elegant way to play in tabletop mode.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of a charging cable feels like a pretty stingy decision on Belkin&#8217;s part, and you might not be taken with just how heavy the case is when your console is stashed away, but otherwise, this is comfortably one of the best options on the market right now.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"positive-negative\">\n<ul class=\"positives\">\n<li>Excellent upgraded power bank design<\/li>\n<li>Play in tabletop mode whilst charging the battery<\/li>\n<li>Power level indicator is handy<\/li>\n<li>10 slots for your cartridges<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of storage space for cables, plus a little AirTag pouch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"negatives\">\n<li>No cable? Really?<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s a pretty heavy case once the Switch 2 is plugged in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"scoring rating\">\n<p class=\"score\"><span class=\"accent\">Great<\/span> <span class=\"value accent\">8<\/span>\/<span class=\"best\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>The sample used in this review was provided by Belkin.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31486\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31486\/199930\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31486\/100x100.jpg?v=1776783969\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image: Ollie Reynolds \/ Nintendo Life Shortly after the Switch 2 launched, we reviewed a handful of cases for the new console, one of which was the Belkin Charging Case. At the time, we admired the idea, but unfortunately the execution was a bit lacklustre, earning it a score of 6\/10. 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