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Shielding Your Tech: Glass vs. Plastic Screen Protectors
Screen protectors are the unsung heroes of digital device safety, shielding against scratches, cracks and smudges. Let's take a look at their importance and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of glass vs. plastic screen protectors for your device.
Do Screen Protectors Work?
Whether screen protectors are worth it depends on how you use your device. If you never drop it, stick it in your pocket with your keys or swipe the screen with greasy fingers, then no. But let's be honest — tech gadgets are routinely used and abused. Since your phone is a big part of life, it's worth giving it the protection it deserves.
Screen protectors are thin, transparent layers of glass or plastic that you place over your device's screen. This layer acts as a shield, providing an additional layer of armor against scratches, impacts and daily wear and tear. Think of screen protectors as your first line of defense to protect your device against the world, helping the screen remain as pristine as it was the day you unboxed it.
Benefits of Using Screen Protectors
Using a screen protector provides several benefits:
- Scratch protection: Screen protectors prevent scratches from keys, coins or other sharp objects.
- Impact resistance: They absorb shock to prevent cracks or damage from drops.
- Smudge resistance: Screen protectors repel fingerprints and oils, keeping the screen clean.
- Enhanced privacy: Some screen protectors offer privacy features, limiting viewing angles.
- Extended life: By keeping the display scratch-free, a screen protector preserves your device's value and may extend its life.
Types of Screen Protectors
There are several types of screen protectors, so it's important to know the pros and cons of each.
- Tempered glass screen protectors: These protectors cost more than other types but offer superior scratch and impact resistance. Tempered glass screen protectors are also easy to install. They might chip, but it's better to have your screen protector chip than your actual device.
- Plastic screen protectors: Screen protectors made of plastic are lightweight and often cheaper than tempered glass. They offer decent scratch resistance but not as much protection against impacts, and they may take on a yellowish hue over time.
- Liquid: This type of screen protection involves the application of a thin layer of liquid polymer on the screen, which dries to create a protective coating. It is a one-size-fits-all solution, and if your device has already been subject to some damage, the liquid may fill in some scratches. However, it does not provide much protection against impacts.
- Anti-glare screen protectors: Enhance screen visibility in bright environments with an anti-glare screen protector. They're brilliant for outdoor use but can make the screen appear foggy.
- Privacy screen protectors: These screen protectors limit the viewing angle, so your nosy friend can't read your DMs. But they can reduce screen brightness and clarity.
OtterBox Screen Protectors
OtterBox has been creating aesthetic and durable phone cases since 1998. Since then, we've expanded our offerings to include premium glass screen protectors that go beyond the protection offered by flimsy plastic coatings. We subject each model to rigorous testing. OtterBox employees love throwing, dropping, bashing and battering devices to see how the screen protectors hold up. Only the best protectors make it into the OtterBox range.
OtterBox Your Screen With Protective Gear
No one wants scratches on their phone screen. Whether you opt for glass or plastic screen protectors, it's important to protect your device before disaster strikes. If you're serious about keeping your device scratch-free, an OtterBox screen protector is the way to go. OtterBox it now!
