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iPhone 7 / 7+ Glass Screen Protectors

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charlesdayton

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RebeccaL said:
@awmstone :

Currently my favorite just like you is the D&P, mainly for its coating. I want to try a different one next and was considering Tech Armour. How's the oleo coating vs D&P and also are the home button edges rounded? I'm OCD about that. :)

Thanks


@Zerog46 and @MajicSho :

Basically the same questions on the Peel. Is the coating as good as other sp you have used, and is the button cutout rounded or sharp?

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charlesdayton said:
That SecondSkin seems interesting. Any reviews on it?
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I bought it and its exactly the same as Orzly but more expensive. Looks good and the black part of the protector appears more shinny and uniform than D&P, but the button edges are sharp and oleo coating feels rough like touching a non coated glass. Also it's a fingerprint magnet.


Has anyone tried the aM film 3D? I used their Nintendo Switch protector and love it. Curios if the iphone version is as good.
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Thanks for the info on secondskin. I don't like the Orzly's Oleophobic coating at all.

Also interested in the am film one. But the only reviews are amazon's which I don't trust very much.

I'm curios about Tech Armor's warranty. Some people on Amazon said they have lifetime replacement warranty for cracked protectors like Zagg, but the description only says lifetime warranty without specifying what it covers.
 
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n1smo said:
Yes, ordered from Amazon and it is a 7+... I'm loving this setup as it is very minimalistic and OEM looking. Just worry about the exposed bottom edge with the silicone case.
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So I have to admit - I removed a super scratched up D&P (my current fave protector) with one of the Manto ones - just to try it out. And it's NICE. It's lighter than the D&P (weght-wise). And it feels like yes, there may be a tiny exposed edge against the case, but I'm willing to give it a shot - at least through the weekend. It's a nice screen protector. A hair taller would be my only gripe right now!
 
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n1smo

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gimmeaipod said:
Looks nice! Do the black borders block any of the screen? The GD Smith and Daswise ones I've tried cover up a few pixels around the four sides and make certain elements like page loading bars and scroll bars hard to see
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I haven't noticed the protector covering pixels on the corners.
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Alright guys I need help. Looking for a edge to edge black screen protector for iPhone 7 where the front is MATTE black. The brand (Mothca) I've been buying from no longer sells them.

Does anyone know another brand???
 
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charlesdayton

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awmstone said:
So I have to admit - I removed a super scratched up D&P (my current fave protector) with one of the Manto ones - just to try it out. And it's NICE. It's lighter than the D&P (weght-wise). And it feels like yes, there may be a tiny exposed edge against the case, but I'm willing to give it a shot - at least through the weekend. It's a nice screen protector. A hair taller would be my only gripe right now!
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Did you keep the Manto or went back to D&P?
 
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charlesdayton

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awmstone said:
@charlesdayton right now I'm actually still using the Manto! It collects a bit of dust at the edges if it's in a linty pocket, but it wipes off. And the quality is good. Dropped it right on the screen this morning on the cement (!!!!) and no scratches or cracks. Just a mild heart attack. :rolleyes:
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Thanks. And thanks for the unexpected drop test!
 
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Does anyone know of a tempered edge to edge screen protector that is 100% clear? e.g., none of the "black" or "white" strips at the top and bottom? Any brand have better than average ratings?

Thanks!
 
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Melrose said:
Does anyone know of a tempered edge to edge screen protector that is 100% clear? e.g., none of the "black" or "white" strips at the top and bottom? Any brand have better than average ratings?

Thanks!
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To be honest, I was curious to see that too. If I'm correct, there is on but I can't remember the name of it. But why do you want it? If it has the black frame it looks a lot more like you don't have anything.
 
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alpi123 said:
To be honest, I was curious to see that too. If I'm correct, there is on but I can't remember the name of it. But why do you want it? If it has the black frame it looks a lot more like you don't have anything.
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I have a red phone with the white face, but I've seen them in person, and personally I just prefer the clear ones. Both look good, it's just my thing. :)

I know I've seen the brand mentioned as well, and searched a few times, but then realized asking again might also aid someone else looking.
 
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Why do glass screen protectors even have a black or white boarder? Why not just keep it clear so the black or white iPhone boarder can be seen?

But do the latest versions of the iPhone even need a screen protector anymore? Because even though glass screen protectors are advertised as being able to withstand things like a blow from a hammer, if that was done to your phone its screen could still get damaged from the shock of the impact. Yeah, I know the point of the glass screen protector is to absorb that impact, but it can't absorb all of it.
 
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Good luck guys and don't want to hate but there are already too many iPhone protectors and almost all of them look the same and do the same job. Also, I don't quite believe your product was originally 30 euros since it's the same as $5 one from Ali express for e.g. (not to mention the $10 for shipping)

Also, it would be better if you do a video on real testing on the glass, since you claim it's different that the rest
 
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Resist said:
Why do glass screen protectors even have a black or white boarder? Why not just keep it clear so the black or white iPhone boarder can be seen?

But do the latest versions of the iPhone even need a screen protector anymore? Because even though glass screen protectors are advertised as being able to withstand things like a blow from a hammer, if that was done to your phone its screen could still get damaged from the shock of the impact. Yeah, I know the point of the glass screen protector is to absorb that impact, but it can't absorb all of it.
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This must be due to the adhesive. All the "3d" protectors only have adhesive on the flat part only. The curved borders don't even touch the screen. If they make them all clear the parts without adhesive will look different.

The tiny scratch on my iPhone 7 says yes :). only used it w/o a protector once and got a microscratch. The glass is tough but the oleophobic coating can still scratch. Also it only takes something like sand to get the actual glass scratched.
And regarding impact absorption, some is better than none. All these 3d glass protector have a plastic film inside holding the adhesive which adds to the impact absorption.
 
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charlesdayton said:
This must be due to the adhesive. All the "3d" protectors only have adhesive on the flat part only. The curved borders don't even touch the screen. If they make them all clear the parts without adhesive will look different.
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I don't understand this answer because they could have just as easily then made a thin black or white border on that curved edge.
 
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Kisey

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Any other favorites out there besides D&P? I've finally decided to replace the one I had (can't even remember the brand anymore) with one that has better oleophobic coating, but so far, I'm 0 for 3 with the D&Ps. Each one has some sort of bubble(s) in the adhesive part underneath the screen. There is no way to remove them or apply it without them being seen.

Edit: I think I'm gonna go with the Manto. Should not have any issues with fit with my Rhinoshield Playproof. Hope Amazon doesn't ding me for requesting to return 3 D&Ps :rolleyes:
 
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I ordered a manto, it’s sitting at home waiting for my zagg to get scratched them I’m putting it on. Guess what happened today, zagg got a nice scratch across it!
 
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charlesdayton

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Kisey said:
Any other favorites out there besides D&P? I've finally decided to replace the one I had (can't even remember the brand anymore) with one that has better oleophobic coating, but so far, I'm 0 for 3 with the D&Ps. Each one has some sort of bubble(s) in the adhesive part underneath the screen. There is no way to remove them or apply it without them being seen.

Edit: I think I'm gonna go with the Manto. Should not have any issues with fit with my Rhinoshield Playproof. Hope Amazon doesn't ding me for requesting to return 3 D&Ps :rolleyes:
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I'm using a Switcheasy. Seems exactly like the D&P but no adhesive issues. Fits well with my Playyproof. I also will try a Manto for my Spigen Case.
 
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charlesdayton

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Has anyone here tried a wet install film like BSE?

I have used them on smaller non-touch screen like Fitbit Alta, but never on the iphone.
These will provide a true edge to edge, but I'm concerned about the touch feeling and orange peel look.
 
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charlesdayton said:
Has anyone here tried a wet install film like BSE?

I have used them on smaller non-touch screen like Fitbit Alta, but never on the iphone.
These will provide a true edge to edge, but I'm concerned about the touch feeling and orange peel look.
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Wet film on the glass touch screen makes me nervous. No thanks.
 
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