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T**M
My favorite budget screen protector yet
I've used a good number of screen protectors from various budget ranges (Amfilm, Spigen, Whitestone Dome Glass), and this one actually does a really good job in a lot of aspects.Pros:- Feel: I really like how slick and smooth this protector is. Sometimes glass screen protectors will feel cheap and hold fingerprints really easily, but so far I do think this is solid. Not as oleophobic and fingerprint free as the Whitestone, but at a quarter of the cost and an easier application process, this definitely wins out for me.- Fit: The glass size was just perfect for my usage, and it fits basically seamlessly in my Caseology Legion case without any gap around the edges like some screen protectors do, so that was nice. However, if they are too tight around the screen I could see it causing some lift/tightness against the protector. Overall though, it covers enough of the screen that I don't need to worry, which is the one thing that matters.- Application Bracket: This was such a snug fit, I don't know if I could sneak a piece of paper in the sides, and this is better than some brackets that are relatively straight but have a little wiggle room, making the application slightly off. Also marked with orientation which is always handy, but slightly misleading. (see Instructions Con below)- Dot Matrix: Or lack thereof, from an initial look it seems that the adhesive applies to the whole screen making it immune to the gap/rainbow effect from cheap dot matrix protectors, and the response seems natural and quick.Cons:- Instructions: These could be much, much clearer, even though it roughly gets the point across. The instructions say to start with the bottom edge but there are little clips on the part marked ↑UP↑ that I feel do a much better part of hooking in the glass protector. There is also a dust sticker that is never mentioned, and I didn't need/use.- Bubbles: I had to use some more force than I was comfortable with to push out the bubbles that formed (thankfully without dust) and it took some repeated attempts to make sure they left but they seems to be gone for now.Variable:- I'm reviewing this within a day of application, I have no idea what long term durability is like, but I'll try to update if anything goes south, assume that without an update it's holding up.- Removal: Not sure if this is 100% residue free upon removal for whatever reason, but I can't test this as it only comes with one protector.I'm pretty happy with this so far, hoping I won't need another protector for my Pixel 3, but only time will tell. I could recommend it as of now, as it is competitive with price relative to other brands that seem cheaper, and honestly feels much easier to use and buy when compared to more expensive solutions.
A**I
"easy" applicator wasn't very easy, front cameras can get obstructed
I managed to crack my phone last week and decided I could try and put a screen protector over it to keep it together while I search for a repair company. This one seemed like a good option.However, I have a few complaints. The application process in the instruction manual is flawed. The applicator case actually was too small to allow the protector to pass through in the way that the instructions said. You have to actually apply the protector from top to bottom, which is the opposite of what the instructions say. If you follow the instructions, your potector won't be able to fit through the applicator, meaning that halfway through your application of the protector, you will have to to remove the applicator case and do it by hand. Which can result in the protector being off by about a millimeter, and this will obstruct any front facing pictures you take. This screen protector does not give the camera ANY extra space, so there will be a dark blurry cloud in the corner of any photos you take with the front facing camera unless you put it on perfectly. Unfortunately the applicator is made with low precision and does not make that very easy. I personally had to remove the protector and try a second time. Now there are lint and dust particles trapped between the protector and the screen, which are ugly and create air bubbles, and the wide angle camera is still obstructed just slightly.I don't know why they didn't give a wide angle camera just a little room to breathe unless they were going to make the applicator perfect and make the instructions clear. Regardless, this protector adheres very nicely (even after removal and reapplication) and feels good to use. It fits well with my Spigen case and I'm glad I have something to cover my cracked screen.
J**E
Works well, with some nitpicks.
This is one of the few screen protectors that cover the whole front of the phone, with holes for speakers and stuff. Others have notches, which don't look as refined. Because it has full adhesive, you don't lose as much contrast as you would with a screen protector that just sticks to the edges. Also, no dot grid.The instructions suck, though. It says you should lay down the edge at the bottom of the phone first, although the frame has tabs on the top which you're obviously supposed to hook in first. Also, there was a sticker, which is probably for picking up dust, that wasn't mentioned in the instructions. But, as I've installed screen protectors before, I knew generally what I'm supposed to do.Also, the black obscure a few pixels of the sides of the screen. They should cut back on that.I have two of these. Upon installing the second one, it cracked from the front camera hole, but I emailed the address on the card that came in the box, and got a replacement easily.
M**N
Incompatible with Otterbox Defender case
Update: The vendor sent me a refund.The phone protector seems nice. I didn't see a dot matrix that other products supposedly have.The guide to place the screen protector seems like a great idea. I had some trouble using it because the screen protector seemed like half a millimeter larger than the case. After struggling with the size dimension and a first failed attempt, the screen protector lined up really nicely with all the sensors. I was impressed.However, the case is also about half a millimeter too tall at the top. So, the Otterbox cases presses down on the top of the screen protector. That causes the top and bottom half of the screen to turn into giant air bubbles with only a little bit in the center properly air free.In the questions on the Amazon page, OTAO replied that the screen protector is compatible with the Otterbox case. It obviously isn't. It doesn't work.(Maybe, if you don't have a case and only the screen protector, it'll work nicely for you. That's why I gave it 2 instead of 1 star. But if you have an Otterbox Defender case, it's a zero star.)
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