Should You Buy the Mumba Heavy Duty Slim Rubberized Hybrid Case for the Nintendo Switch

In this video, we unbox and test fit the Mumba Heavy Duty Slim Rubberized Cases for the Nintendo Switch.

In 2019, the folks over at Mumba sent us one of their Blade series of grip cases for the Nintendo Switch Lite, and it is one of my favorite cases for that system. I already preferred playing the Switch Lite in handheld mode compared to the original Switch, but the Mumba case made it even better. Now, Mumba is bringing a similar philosophy to the original Switch with their Heavy Duty Slim Rubberized Hybrid Case, designed to not only protect your system, but make it more comfortable to play.

The Mumba case comes in 4 different colors, we have 2 of them here in the clear/black and the blue/black. They also offer a red and super-bright lime green case as well if you are into those sorts of things. The cases feature a TPU rubber material around most of the system, with a clear or transparent window on the center of the back. When combined the color and the clear provide a really nice contrast to each other.

Now, unlike their Blade series of cases, this does make the Switch too thick to be placed inside the original dock, so going from handheld to dock mode will require you to remove it from the case. I did also try several 3rd party docks such as the Gulikit, Hyperkin, and Brook docks, none of which were compatible. The one dock that did work, however, was the CharJenPro Stingray, but then again that design lends itself so well to applications like this.

Installation is pretty easy, definitely easier than removal. Place your Switch along the bottom portion of the case, and lay the system down to seal it in place. Removal requires a bit more of an effort due to how well the Mumba Case conforms to the outer shroud of the Switch, but you should be able to remove it without major issues. If you couldn't tell, I really like the looks of the Blue/Black case. I think it is really sharp looking, especially when combined with the white casing that I have installed on my Switch.

Why it RoX:
- Budget Friendly
- 4 color options (Blue is my favorite!)
- Provides extra surface area to hold your Switch
- Good access to vents, ports, and buttons
- Lightweight
- Comfortable

What Could Be Improved?
- Not compatible with Switch Dock (Except CharJenPro Stingray)
- Removal can be a bit of a struggle for some
- Grips aren't as pronounced as their Blade-series of cases
- Volume & power "buttons" a bit stiff out of the box
- No Cartridge storage like other cases have

Should You Buy One?
I've really liked the Mumba products I've tested prior to this, and the Duty Slim Rubberized Hybrid Case is no exception. It's well designed, I dig the color options, and it simply works. It does add additional surface area and bulk to the Switch, which I appreciate, however I do wish they would have added more around the back for the grip to make this a bit more pronounced. For people with smaller hands, they'll likely be just fine with this case, for me, I'd probably lean a little more towards their Blade series. One other benefit of the Blade case over this one is the fact that it can be left on your Switch in Dock mode, where the Duty Slim Rubberized Hybrid Case needs to be removed. The Duty Slim Rubberized Hybrid Case does provide a little thicker material than the Blade series, however, which means improved protection of your system while installed in the case. And if durability and protection are what's important, this will provide that extra layer of protection against light impacts and drops.

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