Introduction

The highly anticipated Switch 2 has finally been released, and as always, ChargerLAB got our hands on it right away. Curious about its charging compatibility in handheld mode? Let’s dive into the details and find out how it performs with various chargers and power banks. And stay tuned — we’ll cover TV mode charging later!

Charging Compatibility Test

Original Chargers

If you’re a long-time Switch user, you probably have original charger lying around. Let’s take a look at how well they work with the new handheld console.

We first used the original 60W AC adapter to charge the Switch 2. According to the ChargerLAB POWER-Z KM003C, the power input was measured at 15.14V 1.07A, which equals 16.14W.

We then tested the two original chargers we had on hand, both using the original USB-C to USB-C cable. The maximum charging power reached around 16.80W.

In terms of compatibility, the Switch 2 can reach up to 16W of charging power with its own charging set, triggering the 15V voltage level.

Third-party Chargers

Now that we’ve seen how the original chargers perform, let’s look at how the Switch 2 handles third-party chargers. We tested nearly 100 different chargers — here are the results.

Using the CUKTECH 140W charger, the KM003C measured a charging power of 14.80V 1.13A, or 16.77W.

We compiled the test results using third-party chargers paired with the original USB-C to USB-C cable. The Switch 2 generally triggered 9V, 12V, and 15V voltage levels, with currents up to around 2A. No incompatibility issues were found, and overall compatibility was very stable.

When we charted the charging power data, we found that most results were centered around 16W, showing consistent and reliable charging performance.

Power Banks

We used the CUKTECH NO.15 Ultra power bank to charge the Switch 2, and the power measured was 14.70V 1.11A, or 16.35W.

Third-party power banks triggered 5V, 9V, and 15V voltage levels when charging the Switch 2, with currents up to around 2A. Their compatibility performance was quite similar to that of third-party chargers.

Overall, the power distribution was very similar between power banks and third-party chargers, with most charging sessions hovering around 16W.

Summary of ChargerLAB

Based on this round of charging compatibility tests, the Switch 2 delivers stable charging performance in handheld mode across both original and third-party chargers, maintaining around 16W in most cases. No incompatibility issues were observed. There’s no major difference in charging compatibility between original and third-party chargers, so users can choose whichever charger best suits their needs.

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