Case

The casing of the Switch 5 has been modified slightly compared with that of the Alpha. The underlying design is the same. The convertible naturally follows the looks of the competition and can be divided into a tablet and magnet keyboard unit. The build gives little reason for complaint. The rear is made of solid aluminum and the slim, foldout kickstand is also made of this light metal.

The latter also has a lock that allows placing the screen at a pleasant, slightly tilted position in front of the user. Beyond that, the kickstand can be folded out up to an angle of 165 degrees continuously so that the Switch 5 can also be placed almost flat on a surface. It folds back to the lock position automatically when it is not held. Despite its slim build, the aluminum kickstand is very stable.

The tablet is not totally solid. The left side in particular creaks slightly when twisted. However, overall, the tablet unit is very robust.

The same is true for the keyboard. The underside is made of a solid material and gives a robust impression. Only the touchpad gives reason for concern when the unit is twisted carefully. As well as a quiet cracking noise, the click mechanism is also triggered. However, the Switch 5 is well-equipped for routine use in terms of build quality and solidity. A loop for the active stylus pen is firmly glued to the side and cannot be removed when it is not used.