Are they better than plastic?
Thanks,Screen Scratcher
Dear Scratcher,Yup, you could get screen protectors made out of tempered glass.
Like with any technology, they have their own pros and cons.
Glass protectors again start at around $2 for the cheapest variant and go up to $35.
Toughness:Tempered glass is almost always sturdier than plastic at the same price.
Plastic protectorsespecially the cheap modelsalso get scratched easily, unlike glass ones.
Glass protectors are generally around 0.3-0.5 mm in thickness; plastic is around 0.1mm.
Feel:Most smartphones today have Gorilla Glass or some other scratch-resistant screen.
Tempered glass protectors feel more like the original screen.
Look:Because of their thickness, glass protectors will bulge out a bit more than plastic.
This is especially noticeable on devices like the iPhone 5 or the HTC One.
On the iPhone, this also means your Home button is recessed more than youre used to.
I know 0.5mm seems like a small number, but you might feel the difference.
Installation:If youve installed a plastic screen protector, you know how difficult the process is.
Of course, youll still have to clean the screen first.
Do I Need a Protector on My Glass Screen?
Screen protectors arent as necessary as they once were, but they can still be useful.
Which Glass Protector Should I Get?
Apart from the installation, Ive found two problems with these.
First, the oleophobic coating and the quality of the glass is just not good enough.
To me, that defeats the purpose of a glass protector.
Second, I have trouble with multi-touch input while gaming when more than two fingers are involved.
This isnt a dealbreaker but it can be frustrating at times.
Of these, the Spigen Glas.t offers alow-cost replacement policyfor a year.
The it looks the same or it kind of fits ideas are a trap and youll regret it.
Those protectors will come loose eventually, or fit in a way where using them isnt comfortable.
Sincerely,Lifehacker
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