How do you choose the right screen protector?
Choosing a screen protector
When choosing a screen protector, make sure to check the material and the possible extra functions it has. Ask yourself the following:
- Do you value privacy?
- Are you using a case?
- Do you want a clean and hygienic screen?
- Do you sometimes have a headache due to too much blue light?
Privacy glass: no snoopers
With a screen protector with privacy glass, you can ensure that people can't see the screen of your smartphone. This special glass turns black when you look at it from the side. If you look directly at your screen, you'll see everything just fine. For example, you'll see everything you're reading on the train, but the people next to you can't. Nice, when you have personal conversations with your family/partner or when you're checking out confidential information about your work.
Case friendly: for use with a case
If you use a case in addition to a screen protector, it's wise to buy a case-friendly screen protector. This screen protector doesn't extend all the way to the edge of your screen. You can prevent your case from pushing the screen protector off your screen. Especially with smartphones with curved screen edges, covers often come out above the screen edge. A case-friendly screen protector also sticks well.
Antibacterial layer: hygienic and clear
Because you use your smartphone all day long, various bacteria will come onto your screen. An antibacterial coating on your screen protector will kill most of these bacteria. That way, you can prevent your smartphone to be the source of germs. Often, these screen protectors also have an oil-repellent coating that ensures your fingers don't leave permanent prints on your screen. As a result, your smartphone will always look clean and you don't have to wipe off greasy fingerprints all the time.
Blue light filter: less tiresome for your eyes
A screen protector with blue light filter not only protects your smartphone, but also your eyes. All smartphones radiate blue light. That type of light can cause you to get a headache or not fall asleep in the evening. A screen protector with blue light filter won't let that light through. As a result, you have less chance of having a headache and sleeping problems. Even the case if you look at your smartphone a lot during the day. Smartphones often have a function to turn off blue light, but your screen will get a yellow tint.