You can find this review in full at GBAtemp.net:
https://gbatemp.net/review/kiwi-switch-lite-cases.1369/

The Switch Lite is a console I adore. Presenting all the home console-level goodness of a flagship Switch in a bitesized package still bewilders me to a certain degree, but it is by no means perfect. Lacking the iconic clamshell design of its portable predecessors, it’s notably unprotected against the elements, and it’s here KIWI step up to the table with not one, but four unique designs. How do they fare in keeping the console safe, and how do they fare against Nintendo’s premium Flip Cover case? Let’s dive in and find out!

With four cases to review, I’ll start with the simplest design and move to the more extravagant ones as we go on. This most basic silicone case surrounds both the face and back of the console really quite cleanly. There’s no frills, no bells, and no whistles here; holes are cut out for the screen and buttons on the front, and for the various buttons, ports, and fans around the rim of the system. It can still breathe nicely, and my system didn’t seem to run any hotter for being wrapped in this case. The cutouts are clean and give you easy access to everything you’d need, with the notable exception of the Micro SD slot. I’m incredibly fond of the overall feel of the case, providing a reasonable grip, and the case itself does great in protecting the system from scratches. The only real criticism I’d pull against it is that the power and volume buttons aren’t cut out as the rest are. Instead, KIWI opted for a mushy overlaid design. It’s not to say they aren’t placed well, but I don’t like how they feel to press at all. It’s something you’ll either love or you won’t. This one is available in turqoise and grey for just £8.99, so it’s hard to complain. If that isn’t for you though, there’s plenty more to look at.

A slight variation on the first design, the yellow case sports an anti-slip moniker, largely describing the raised dots on the back of the case. As well as this, the front of the system is far more exposed, this case opting to avoid button cutouts by just leaving the full front of the system open. The case still stays on fine and is notably easier to slide into place, but does offer less protection against scratches in the long run. A more subtle difference, this case does, in fact, have a cut-out hole for the volume and power buttons. With the anti-slip bumps feeling nice to hold, and the only major issue I had with the first case fixed, this would be my case of choice for those on the tightest of budgets. Coming in at the same £8.99, and available in colours to match all three launch units, it’ll get the job done.

On the more premium end of KIWI’s offerings, and by premium I mean a grand increase in price of £2, we have your more fanciful designs. Sticking with our silicone brothers above, the grey cover here aims to deliver on ergonomics. Featuring two firm bulges on the back much resembling the feel of a classic controller, there’s more to grip, making the console as a whole a little easier to play for extended periods. From the front, we have the same coverings as our first case, complete with the overlaid rubber buttons on the power and volume I’m not overly fond of. One notable difference however comes in the form of an extra cutout for the Micro SD slot. It’s not something I take out often, so I don’t feel it too much an issue to leave it covered, but for those snapping screenshots who don’t want to upload them to a social network, this could be a deal breaker. It feels nice to hold and all in all for £10.99 I again struggle to complain.

Last on the list is where things really get exotic. This is the Goliath. Taking the bumpy back of the second case, blending it with the grips of the third, replacing the silicone with TPU plastic, and adding space to store two cartridges, it ticks a lot of boxes. If you have that extra £2, it really is an extraordinary case for £10.99. It feels sturdy. Where the others provide grip and protection against scratches, I feel I could drop my Switch in this and it would be safe. Full disclosure here, I didn’t drop my Switch, because I don’t enjoy dancing with death, but it provides a certain peace of mind all the same. Looking at the negatives, the Micro SD slot is once again off-limits, this perhaps more of an issue here with the rigid nature of the case making it slightly more difficult to remove. In a similar vein, though you can store two cartridges in the back, you’ll be pressed to find a convenient way to get them out of the case. It feels like a bit of an oversight, but given the budget price and overall quality of the product, I think I can let it slide.

Of course, when looking at Switch Lite cases, it’s hard to avoid comparing to Nintendo’s own offerings, the Flip Cover case in particular. Housing the console perfectly, as well as providing a textured grip and the clamshell design of yesteryear, it is fantastic, and for those with no real ceiling on budget, it’s hard to recommend anything else. Having said that, it’s three times more expensive than even KIWI’s most expensive case, and depending on your needs, that is money you simply may not have to spend.

All in all, KIWI have put forward a brilliant range of cases, sporting a budget price without a budget feel. Though you would need to purchase a screen protector separately for total peace of mind, I do recommend you keep them in mind should you be needing a case in the near future. For what they cost, you really can’t go wrong.