If you are looking at a Nintendo Switch with a serial number starting with , the short answer is: Yes, it is definitely patched.

The XKJ1 prefix indicates that your console is a , which was released with upgraded hardware that permanently fixed the unpatchable "Fusée Gelée" exploit found in early 2017–2018 units. Why XKJ1 Serials are Always Patched

These typically have serial numbers starting with XAW or XAJ . Only the earliest units are "unpatched" and hackable via software.

Nintendo released two main versions of the standard Switch. Understanding which one you have is the key to knowing if it's "patched":