Hydrogel vs tempered glass

[bubulol]

Hey, i am tempered, sorry, tempted ;p to try out hydrogel over tempered glass
Does anyone use hydrogel for their iPhone?
If yes, how it feels when you use fingers on it?
What i like on tempered glass its more slippery than a standard film protector
Is that hard to apply? I mean for the bubble/dust
Thanks

 

[rambo47]

Everything I read says tempered glass is superior. More expensive, but superior protection from direct impacts.

This explains a lot: https://www.theandroidportal.com/hydrogel-screen-protector-vs-tempered-glass/

 

[bubulol]

Ok thanks you
By the way i am looking for same tempered glass form ESR for iPhone 12 which has black border and anti dust integrated speakers
I cant find any similar one for iPhone 13 series

 

[rambo47]

I went with Zagg. There's a Zagg kiosk right outside my local Apple Store. When Apple told me they couldn't put a tempered glass one on my new iPhone13PM because they were all recalled I went over to the Zagg guys. BAM!

 

[BigBlur]

Ok thanks you
By the way i am looking for same tempered glass form ESR for iPhone 12 which has black border and anti dust integrated speakers
I cant find any similar one for iPhone 13 series

Any particular reason why you are wanting the black border? I know it is useful on phones that have a curved edge to help hide distortions and imperfections due to it not being able to stick there, but I don't think it's needed on phones that are completely flat, IMO.

This is the one I use on my iPhone 13, and it is nearly invisible.

amFiIm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 14 6.1"/iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Pro 6.1", Easy OneTouch Installation, Auto-alignment, Bubble Free Case Friendly, Anti-Scratch

amFilm OneTouch Compatible with iPhone 14 6.1"/iPhone13/iPhone 13 Pro 6.1" Screen Protector Tempered GlassEdge to Edge Full Coverage with Easy Installation Kit

www.amazon.com

 

[bubulol]

I think black borders are sightly better, because without black bar, sometimes a bubble might appears on the edges of corners

 

[BigBlur]

I think black borders are sightly better, because without black bar, sometimes a bubble might appears on the edges of corners

Yes, that's what I was saying. The black borders were mainly designed for phones that have curved edges, which causes that issue. This isn't an issue for phones that are completely flat like the iPhone 12 and 13, at least in my experience.

Regardless, you should be able to find some if you Google "iPhone 13 screen protector black border".

 

[Taz Mangus]

Ok thanks you
By the way i am looking for same tempered glass form ESR for iPhone 12 which has black border and anti dust integrated speakers
I cant find any similar one for iPhone 13 series

This is the one I am using.

iCarez Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 14 iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro 6.1-inches 2021 [2-Pack] Case Friendly Full Coverage Tray installation Black Frame

1. Full Coverage Tempered Glass Screen Protector Features & Advantages. -- Anti-Blast for Impact Resistance iCarez Tempered Glass can greatly absorb external force from hitting, shocking, dropping etc., it scarify itself to be the best buffer for your screen. -- 9H Super Anti-Scratch Protection S...

www.amazon.com

 

[bubulol]

Unfortunately its not avail in EU, you guys from us are lucky, EU Amazon shop have limited choice and pricey
I only find two models, Spigen and ESR, which are well known brand
I m hesitating, does anyone have tested Spigen and their Alignmaster guide frame?

 

[1rottenapple]

Ok thanks you
By the way i am looking for same tempered glass form ESR for iPhone 12 which has black border and anti dust integrated speakers
I cant find any similar one for iPhone 13 series

Esr. I have several of their products and screen protectors. They’re the anker or screen protectors.

 

[Jammes]

Always used glass. But over time, I got chips. After that, I started gluing the hydrogel. I change more often but I like it more.