iPhone 7 / 7+ Glass Screen Protectors

[sammy2066]

I picked up a saddle brown leather case, and a Tech21 Evo Glass screen protector (this one comes with lifetime warranty and an applicator cut-out) - will post initial impressions after I install tomorrow.

https://www.tech21.com/en_us/evo-glass-for-wandsworth

Funny thing though - I spent 10 minutes in the store examining the box, which makes absolutely NO reference to this product being designed for an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. It's simply a plain white box with a product name, some marketing speak and 4.7" or 5.5" written on the front; nothing on the back or inlay either. I finally had to Google the SKU code on the back to confirm. Surprisingly, these don't seem to be on Amazon yet, and the Tech21 website does not have photos of the box, so there's really no other way to verify, other than Googling the SKU code.

 

[6thDAY]

Here you go. Not the best quality, but enough to see what I was talking about. Looking back now at pictures of the godosmith ice max for the 6+, the Orzly looks to be awfully close if not exactly the same in terms of the edge, so perhaps this is as good as it gets.

Thanks! This is definitely better than the Ice Max. This is still a small gap, but definitely the best I've seen so far.

A couple folllow up questions:

1. How are the cut-out for the earpiece and sensors?...Do they align properly?

2. Do you remember if there was full adhesive on the back?...i.e. surrounding the sensors and all around home button? This is a common issue with a lot of glass protectors that only have adhesive on the bottom portion of the earpiece and sensors. This top "opening" causes dust and debris to get in that I see a lot of people complain about.

Thanks!

 

[willmtaylor]

Here you go. Not the best quality, but enough to see what I was talking about. Looking back now at pictures of the godosmith ice max for the 6+, the Orzly looks to be awfully close if not exactly the same in terms of the edge, so perhaps this is as good as it gets.

That's quite nice. As good as I've seen.

 

[Kisey]

Here you go. Not the best quality, but enough to see what I was talking about. Looking back now at pictures of the godosmith ice max for the 6+, the Orzly looks to be awfully close if not exactly the same in terms of the edge, so perhaps this is as good as it gets.

Best one I've seen so far!

 

[6thDAY]

That's quite nice. As good as I've seen.

Best one I've seen so far!

It sucks though that the 7 plus model won't be shipped out till the beginning of November!

 

[anthonybkny]

The orzly is starting to pick up fingerprints already. Turata definetly better in that aspect.

 

[willmtaylor]

Here you go. Not the best quality, but enough to see what I was talking about. Looking back now at pictures of the godosmith ice max for the 6+, the Orzly looks to be awfully close if not exactly the same in terms of the edge, so perhaps this is as good as it gets.

You don't happen to have a CrashGuard do you? If these two play nice together (no lifting), they may be the perfect combo.

 

[krick]

1. How are the cut-out for the earpiece and sensors?...Do they align properly?

2. Do you remember if there was full adhesive on the back?...i.e. surrounding the sensors and all around home button? This is a common issue with a lot of glass protectors that only have adhesive on the bottom portion of the earpiece and sensors. This top "opening" causes dust and debris to get in that I see a lot of people complain about.

Earpiece cutout aligns properly. There's no glass cutout for the sensors or camera, but the cutouts in the black color for those do align properly.

I don't recall the back adhesive coverage - sorry.

It sucks though that the 7 plus model won't be shipped out till the beginning of November!

This is the 7+.

The orzly is starting to pick up fingerprints already. Turata definetly better in that aspect.

Yeah - I would agree that while it is definitely oleophobic, it's not as good as some other screen protectors that I've used.

You don't happen to have a CrashGuard do you? If these two play nice together (no lifting), they may be the perfect combo.

Nope. Apple leather case. No lifting.

 

[willmtaylor]

The orzly is starting to pick up fingerprints already. Turata definetly better in that aspect.

Does the black border on either one slightly cover the viewable area of the screen?

I'm pretty happy with my current SP, but it does ever so slightly overlap.

 

[Dkrcubsfan]

Earpiece cutout aligns properly. There's no glass cutout for the sensors or camera, but the cutouts in the black color for those do align properly.

I don't recall the back adhesive coverage - sorry.

This might seem a bit strange, but blow in your earpiece. If the windows for the camera and prox sensor fog up, no adhesive.

This is my only complaint for the Turata. Has small specks starting accumulate. Other than that it fits great, even with the crashguard.

 

[krick]

Does the black border on either one slightly cover the viewable area of the screen?

No

This might seem a bit strange, but blow in your earpiece. If the windows for the camera and prox sensor fog up, no adhesive.

No fog as far as I can tell. Will keep on eye on those for dust.

 

[rstark18]

Here you go. Not the best quality, but enough to see what I was talking about. Looking back now at pictures of the godosmith ice max for the 6+, the Orzly looks to be awfully close if not exactly the same in terms of the edge, so perhaps this is as good as it gets.

How is the Orzly with finger prints. The Icemax is very good but I feel it's slightly too big. The Orzly in your pics looks a little smaller which would be good for cases.
I tried my old Sheath (iphone6) and it lifts the new Icemax. It never lifted my Icemax on my 6.

 

[b0rg]

Just went to the Apple Store Highpoint in Melbourne Australia to install the invisglass ultra on my jetblack. I know the previous ones have an issue with width but I was fine with this until the new ones were released.

When he installed it with the contraption, i noticed it was wider and they edges were tapered.

So belkin have sent out new protectors.

I'll take a few photos tonight

Lets hope your right, im really interessted how the "new" Belkin invisglass ultra look like, i hope you can post picture soon.

 

[crazymeeshu]

Just got the iPhone 7 Ice Max 3D shipped in a TITAN.GLASS box, and not only did they only ship 1 of the 2 covers I ordered, but the iPhone 7 version is complete garbage compared to the iPhone 6/6s version.

Apart from the cutouts being lined up properly, the rounding on the border is basically non existent. With the iPhone 6/6s version you could run your thumb off the edge of the glass and just barely feel the transition to the back/side aluminum. With the iPhone 7 version, there's a very noticeable ledge.

I'm going to contact Amazon and request a refund.

 

[rstark18]

Just got the iPhone 7 Ice Max 3D from Amazon, shipped in a TITAN.GLASS box, and not only did they only ship 1 of the 2 covers I ordered, but the iPhone 7 version is complete garbage compared to the iPhone 6/6s version.

Apart from the cutouts being lined up properly, the rounding on the border is basically non existent. With the iPhone 6/6s version you could run your thumb off the edge of the glass and just barely feel the transition to the back/side aluminum. With the iPhone 7 version, there's a very noticeable ledge.

I'm going to contact Amazon and request a refund.

Just wondering if you think the glass I just too big. I'm thinking they could have taken off 1mm on each side.

 

[crazymeeshu]

Just wondering if you think the glass I just too big. I'm thinking they could have taken off 1mm on each side.

It did look bigger next to my 6s Ice Max, but the biggest problem for me is that the edges are barely rounded.

 

[6thDAY]

Just got the iPhone 7 Ice Max 3D shipped in a TITAN.GLASS box, and not only did they only ship 1 of the 2 covers I ordered, but the iPhone 7 version is complete garbage compared to the iPhone 6/6s version.

Apart from the cutouts being lined up properly, the rounding on the border is basically non existent. With the iPhone 6/6s version you could run your thumb off the edge of the glass and just barely feel the transition to the back/side aluminum. With the iPhone 7 version, there's a very noticeable ledge.

I'm going to contact Amazon and request a refund.

I submitted a request from the seller to cancel my order of the iPhone 7 Ice Max based on pictures here from a previous page of the big "gap", and the not-really 3D edges.

The seller replied back, trying to convince to not cancel the order by stating they will ship an extra Ice Max for free for the long wait in shipping.

I have escalated this with Amazon, hopefully with them contacting the seller, G.D. Smith will be more inclined to cancel my order.

The Ice Max for the iPhone 7 is definitely a decrease in quality from the previous model. I'm disappointed as I had high expectations from them.

 

[crazymeeshu]

I submitted a request from the seller to cancel my order of the iPhone 7 Ice Max based on pictures here from a previous page of the big "gap", and the not-really 3D edges.

The seller replied back, trying to convince to not cancel the order by stating they will ship an extra Ice Max for free for the long wait in shipping.

I have escalated this with Amazon, hopefully with them contacting the seller, G.D. Smith will be more inclined to cancel my order.

The Ice Max for the iPhone 7 is definitely a decrease in quality from the previous model. I'm disappointed as I had high expectations from them.

Me too. I'm glad I saved the 6s Ice Max that I temporarily had on my iPhone 7. The auto brightness doesn't work as the sensor is blocked, but that's a small price to pay for a perfect screen protector.

 

[gsingham]

Lets hope your right, im really interessted how the "new" Belkin invisglass ultra look like, i hope you can post picture soon.

No I was wrong b0rg. It seems the rainbow effect is still there

 

[dbstr]

What screen protector is recommended to go along with the Apple leather case?

 

[willmtaylor]

What screen protector is recommended to go along with the Apple leather case?

Any of the ones mentioned in the 25 pages of discussion.

 

[j3T]

I think I'm just going to go with a plastic matte screenprotector for now. All the glass ones seem crap. I've tried 7 different ones now (I wish I were kidding) and so far all of them are either made for the 6S, or the edges don't stick.
Manufacturers need to get their **** together and produce a decent product.

 

[anthonybkny]

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Or...75454716&sr=8-13&keywords=orzly+iphone+7+plus


This is the protector I purchased for my 7 Plus. Great coverage, no halo effects around border, and excellent install process. I have not seen anyone post this one but I highly recommend it. I was holding out for the Zagg Luxe again as I loved it on my 6S and wanted similar coverage on my 7 Plus. I would buy this over and over, great deal at only $12.98 also! I am using this with the Spigen Liquid Armor case and have not had any issues yet.

this really is the best tempered glass protector out right now. thanks for the heads up

 

[rstark18]

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Or...75454716&sr=8-13&keywords=orzly+iphone+7+plus


This is the protector I purchased for my 7 Plus. Great coverage, no halo effects around border, and excellent install process. I have not seen anyone post this one but I highly recommend it. I was holding out for the Zagg Luxe again as I loved it on my 6S and wanted similar coverage on my 7 Plus. I would buy this over and over, great deal at only $12.98 also! I am using this with the Spigen Liquid Armor case and have not had any issues yet.

Could you take some pics of the protector with the Spigen case on. I'd like to see the transition where they meet.

 

[dan-K]

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Or...75454716&sr=8-13&keywords=orzly+iphone+7+plus


This is the protector I purchased for my 7 Plus. Great coverage, no halo effects around border, and excellent install process. I have not seen anyone post this one but I highly recommend it. I was holding out for the Zagg Luxe again as I loved it on my 6S and wanted similar coverage on my 7 Plus. I would buy this over and over, great deal at only $12.98 also! I am using this with the Spigen Liquid Armor case and have not had any issues yet.

Will this fit with my BSE back skin?