The supplier of Switch 2 display backlight, Shen Zhen Australis (南极光), claimed that it’s capable of 1000 cd/m2 of peak brightness.
目前，南极光是唯一通过任天堂认证的LCD背光源模组供应商。南极光运用真空压缩模技术、光学微结构设计等255项专利技术，并通过优化光学膜材组合，让屏幕尺寸扩大、厚度降低，且维持1000尼特的峰值亮度
Currently, Australis is the only LCD backlight module supplier certified by Nintendo. Utilizing 255 patented technologies such as vacuum compression molding and optical microstructure design, and optimizing the combination of optical film materials, Australis is able to expand the display size, reduce its thickness, and maintain a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
Given that Shanghai Securities News is a government-designated outlet for public companies in China, the report is credible. However, unscientific YouTuber tests aside, the Switch 2 display IRL is no where near 1000 cd/m2. Nintendo probably scaled it back for battery and thermal considerations.
Previous report on Australis and Switch 2 backlight here.
[Originally posted on 2025-06-15 Pacific Time]
