Why do Privacy Screen Protectors SUCK?
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- I’ll be honest with you, I don’t like privacy screen protectors. They hurt my eyes. Which is why I haven’t done a privacy screen protector review since July 2015.
Again, this channel isn’t sponsored, so if a product class sucks, I won’t do reviews for them.
So I’ve spent the last 8 months trying to figure out why I don’t like privacy screen protectors. And I’ve cased it.
See what I think are the best "normal" screen protectors: • Top 5 TOUGHEST Glass S...
My disdain for privacy screen protectors comes from the fact that your eyes aren’t seeing the same thing because of the space between your eyes.
At MREH, Monty and I base all our reviews on actual usage. Now this video would usually get wrapped up into the actual roundup video BUT because of COVID-19 it gets its own primetime video. Again, I don’t like privacy screen protectors BUT in order to figure out which one is best, I need to figure out why I dislike them.
For my privacy screen protector tests, I’ve actually come up with another contraption to help me measure the angles of the filter consistently between products. I’ve called here Edith.
With privacy screen protectors, it’s basically a static venetian blind for your screen. Looking at the device straight on minimizes the appearance of the slats but looking at an angle obscures your view.
BUT here’s the catch, if I look at a privacy screen protector at an angle, my right eye sees a different image than the left. Here’s an actual example.
I’ve got two iPhone about 18 inches apart and one iPhone with a privacy screen protector a couple of feet away. As I turn the privacy screen protector you’ll notice the screen blanks out at different angles.
Here’s an iPad with an iPhone privacy screen protector on it. Again, notice how the images are different as I rotate the iPad?
Those consistently changing images are almost like a flicker any time you’re not looking at the device straight on. And this happens basically anytime you’re looking at your phone NOT on a flat surface.
Now the amount of flickering depends on the viewing angle of the filter on the privacy screen protector. Some only have a 45 degree angle, others have a 28 degree angle.
That took me 8 months to figure out while using using these screen protectors across all my devices. BUT now that I know about it, my privacy screen protectors are going to be that much better which is exciting.
So that’s all I got for this video. I got for this video.
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I’ve been using privacy screen protectors on my phones for the last 5 years and I love them. There’s a lot of curious people out there trying to see what are you watching or doing on your phone when it’s none of their business.
Hahahahaha
Same bro I hate nosey ass people
I’m thinking in getting one for my X-ray, which one do you recommend getting?
@@LibbyMia-rz8gk I would recommend you the Spigen privacy screen protector 👍🏼 all of them work though. Hey are you the real Jojo Siwa??
Which one stress u using
Video starts at 4:33, ends at 4:40
Thanks
Thanks
Thanks
Omg ty so mych
Thank you 🙏
I just want this so I can read fanfiction on a plane lol
Same bro
whyjordie how bout u just be normal for 7 hours
Jk no hate
I just realized that i can see tiny little horizontal lines on my privacy screen. I think this thing that makes privacy works
Lmao
Same but with a bus lol
Well, the biggest drawback I faced whil using these privacy screen protectors is; you realize your battery starts getting drained a lot quicker. Why? Because you’re always on full brightness as low brightness makes it harder to see. So full brightness is 30-40% lower on a privacy screen protector.
Great point! These comments have been really helpful. I have a cracked protector for an iPhone 10 and it’s now affecting my use. Also stores alway have the screens for phones one version lower or above haha it’s ridiculous
@@Zamarae I am using ESR screen protector with my iPhone 12 pro max and its amazing. Its been 8 months. Came with a pack of 2, one still unused.
@@Maz2bi clear or private?
So not true i can see with no problem low brightness
@@dontaylor4464 what screen protector do you use
I hate how the phone becomes pixelated after putting one on
The only reason I use privacy screen protector on my phone because whenever I take a bus or in a public place like lining (in a supermarket) and use my phone the people beside me looks at my phone on whatever I am doing which is really annoying
I love privacy screen protectors. My only problem is I only want to use them in certain scenarios like airport for example. it would be nice to have a reusable clip on or magnet reusable one so when u wanna show someone a vid or don’t need one u can take it off.
Hey that’s a good innovation!
Landscape mode my guy. Why you showing videos vertically? You’re a menace😂
They are called tint cases on tiktok i think but they dont really work that much
In defense of privacy screen protectors…
Firstly, the demonstration was greatly exaggerated. Anyone who has eyes 11 inches apart probably has more pressing issues. The upper end is around 3 inches. Secondly, if you still have issues with the different pictures thing, hold your phone further from your face. This reduces the actual angular distance from eye to eye.
Other than that, a solid video from a quality channel.
I dont understand how it’s draining to the eyes. I honestly feel my eyes being less fu%%ed after I started using one. And honestly these things are amazing against snoopy people. I also love the comments when people ask me if I’m schizophrenic or something for tapping a screen that’s not active.
Lol I always get looks like "are you ok"? Yes! Hahaha! And omg yes it saves my eyes!
Good to know I’ll be buying one of eBay but I’ll get someone else to put it on for me coz I can’t put screen protectors on lol
I really don’t know what they mean by this screen protector hurting peoples eyes or “flickering” anyone know ?
@@Ohkeh640 I’ve been putting on screen protectors since the iPods, I’m still kind of scared to do it but honestly just don’t overthink it, I just got the privacy screen protector today and I put it on my iPhone in one go Lol, most screen protectors come with sticker tabs to help you align it better to your phone
Do you have to turn your brightness all the way up to see your phone?
I wasted money on privacy tempered glass. Thats why im watching this right now
Do u like the privacy glass or is the regular glass better
Same bro same
same here, I do buy privacy screen protector but it doesn't work
Is it good for protection?
I mean everyone has an opinion, I like it over the regular white one's
I love privacy screen protectors.
I got a privacy screen protector yesterday and I've been realizing I don't like it. It makes showing people things on your phone impossible without just handing it to them
If you like showing your screen to others then you're clearly not the target market for privacy screen protectors 😂
My classmate who were the person whos sitting next to me in class. I can still see what shes doing a little bit, she was watching a charli edit video lol and she texts people on snapchat.
@@splitatorium i dont think he understand what "privacy" means
Why would you be doing that
I think privacy protectors usually work in portrait mode only so you could hold your phone in landscape mode if you want to show something.
I purchased a privacy screen protector for my iPhone, and it drove me crazy with the images jumping around as it does. The view is constantly shifting when you are looking at the phone straight on, and it causes a headache. I had to ditch it the same day I put it on, which sucks because it wasn't cheap. I wanted to love it, but they cause more issues than help.
Same issue I faced
Yikes! So glad I came across this channel and video! I was just about to go out and buy accessories/peripherals for the iPhone 12 Pro, and was thinking about getting the Belkin Privacy Screen Protector ($5.00/more than the non-privacy model), and now I’m going to reconsider. I’ve never used one or had one before. Thx very much for the head’s up on this subject!
Take the risk
What just get it fr, dude literally just trying to get views, it’s cheap anyway
The thing I hate about privacy screen protectors is that it blocks the brightness of your phone. It acts as a dark tint which significantly reduces how well you seen your screen, especially on bright sunny days
yess this
there is one thats tinted red and it allows the full brightness through while keeping people from seeing them
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@@TRIGERDSONIC what brand is this
@@TRIGERDSONIC what is this ?
Just look up no tent screen protectors they give full brightness like its not even there
I have no problems with my privacy screen protector, just installed it a couple days ago and it works perfectly fine. I recommend them if you’re indoors(buses,trains,etc.) with bright lights and lower you brightness if youre in a room with a little bit of light
Do all of them have that “pixel” look to them. I just put one on and I don’t like the way it makes pictures looks.
The privacy screen protectors have a black colour filter to them. When applied to the phone, you immediately notice the difference in you screen colour. Didn't took even 2 min to conclude that I hate them on my iPhone 12. The worse is at night time when your phone turns on the yellow tint, and the colour of your screen goes from bad to worse!
i see no difference with mine compared to the normal screen protector though..
I never noticed that before. They never hurt my eyes. I haven't used a privacy screen in years. I'm sure next time I use one, if I ever do again, it will kill my eyes...thanks haha great video as always.
I use privacy protectors, I like it. I work at Walmart, and I’m using my phone around plenty of random customers, I don’t want them reading my texts. after watching the video, the “flickering image” you were talking about somehow doesn’t bother me, even though I have very sensitive eyes. I can’t even use OLED.
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Thanks for sharing
I just removed the privacy screen protector from my wife's iPhone 12. I should have removed it months ago. The privacy protector dulled all the colors and dulled the screen brightness. We had to crank the brightness which sucked away battery power - and even then, the screen still wasn't vibrant.
We paid big bucks for the iPhone 12's impressive screen then killed all the benefits by sticking the privacy protector over it. We'll just get a normal glass protector in future - or even just leave it as is.
I barely lasted a week with mine before I went and bought a normal screen protector .
The thing I hate most is that it makes my screen look like crap, I spent a lot of money on a expensive phone with a fancy screen and I’m going to use it dammit.
LMAOOO THANK YOU, I just thought of buying this anti spy thing and you gave me idea to not to
yes my screen looks pixelated
Completely agreed. I’m thinking of pulling the one I just put on today right off since it lowers the resolution of the screen.
Mine looks fine
They lower overall brightness of your screen too
Hi... I have a quick question
I am using a privacy screen protector but I realise when I put the brightness settings it tends to leave a temporary burn in cause its overlays the screen so its possible to happen
so since you reviews different manufactures of privacy screens which one did you like the best?
It’s been over a year.
I’m guessing you’ve got at least 50+ privacy screen protectors to test. Or I’ve missed your round-up.
What about the fact that they don't have adhesive on them or they crack extremely easily. If I grab my phone the wrong way, the screen comes off and it cracks in half. I've gone through 2 in the last week
ONG YEAHH
all of this effort in perfecting display technology to get great viewing angles so people can put a little screen protector on it that makes it look like crap
Ahhh, maybe I just missed it (twice) but did he say which one he preferred over the others at least? I truly need a P.S.P. for my XS Max :/
i like the office view. And the organizing. Ahhh Monty you awesome dawg
I'm still really excited about being in our new workspace.
What screen protector do you recommend for the Note 9?
Hi. I wanted to ask what is the best 4-way privacy screen protector in your opinion?
Hi, i don't know if you will read this, I removed my screen protector on my mobile, my question is: how do i clean the screen at the back that goes on to the mobile screen, it has marks on it, i tried petrol, marks, not scratches... how can i remove it? or should I just buy a new screen protector and toss this one?
I have been using privacy screen protector first time and it has been two days now but I am facing headaches and eyestrain. So wanted to ask that whether it affects eyesight in long term or I will get used to it in some days. Need your feedback. And also as it’s first time so yes it’s been really odd for me.
Which brand would you recommend fir viewing from one angle only, nit straight on but from one side leaving three sides plus straight on blocked. Angle viewing
I too have tried a lot of different privacy screen protectors. They’re all pretty much the same...they slightly darken the phone screen. I thought I could live with a slightly darkened screen but I can’t. Even the really good ones that darken ever so slightly I still know that my content could be way better without it. I choose brighter more vibrant content over privacy.
The JETtech one I'm using is brutal. Screen's on max and it's so dark.
Wow, I never realized it. Thanks for putting out this video!!
Great information! Any recommendations on these privacy screen protectors for the Samsung galaxy s22 ultra?
Thank you
Monty looks so unimpressed the entire time lol. I love the bloopers at the end, So glad you started adding them.
Honestly, I don't like the bloopers ONLY because I get tired of editing myself. When I edit myself, I know which parts are good and I don't really register when I...bloop. The bloopers started when Val started editing some of the videos and is forced to watch the whole thing straight so she cuts them out.
And for some phone these type of screen protector cover up the proximity sensor of the phone, which is pretty annoying for Face ID and phone calls where you put the screen on ear and the screen turns black, after the phone call the screen protector blocks the sensor making the screen not turning on itself
So someone with a privacy screen protector would wanna go through all this ?
I think its for everyone different.
I like it and for my eyes it feels a little bit like its on dark mode.
And there is no arguing about taste ;- )
I just bought a Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and have been trying to find a screen protector worthy of this phone...been watching a lot of your vids over the past hour and am thinking about the Dome Glass, but not sure if I want to deal with trying to remove the adhesive in the future should it break...ugh, pros and cons of everything is killing me!
If anything went wrong I’d take the phone to the local phone shop and see if they could do it for free
Anyone know what brand is best 🤔
I'm using a Android
I need a privacy protector that has 28 degree or less privacy horizontal and vertical. Any brand that does this?
Does anyone know why mine just makes the brightness lower and blurry like it doesn’t go fully black just blurry
So what what the name of the best privacy screen ? I feel like i know everything exept of the important information to get it.... it's not even on the descriptions
For some reason I bought one that covered my camera. I was so disappointed and I immediately didnt want it anymore after watching this vid and totally lost the vibe of having one
My eyes are spaced perfectly apart. Privacy all the way for me. 😂
So what do you think about anti-glare screen protectors? I find that the usage of them in the sunlight is worth the off-color shift on OLEDs
I like them for gaming.
I put privacy protector yesterday.. But now I can't see my screen well.. My mobile brightness reduced.. It's sht now lol
so less brightness and fingerprint scanner doesn't work for privacy?
Can I put a privacy screen protector over a ceramic matte glass
This is high quality covid-19 content!! Very well done 👍...bloopers are how we all feel right now lol
:)
I've been planning on getting one, but never thought about how it would mean my brightness would have to be pushed up just to see better
I love them people always ask do i have it on and it lets me know they are creeping😂
Idk if it's my eyes adjusting to it but my screen protector looks alot dimmer from the sides than it used to
Does anyone know if the shellrus Privacy screen protector is good? Or should the clear one be better..?
Is very bad is like shop iphone 12 and take privacy screen and make display 5 year old man no worth for the privacy
I'm having 1 installed to cover scratches & a small minor chip in my screen. I'm OCD & cannot stand dust on my Note 10+ screen while watching movies. So instead of paying $200+ dollars for a new outer screen, the phone shop recommended me buying a privacy screen protector & having them install it for $5
How is it
Bro why didn't you list the best 1s to buy what would you recommend buying?????
Mine works perfectly. I nor anyone else can see what I'm doing on my phone through the fingerprints.
what type/brand did you get cuz im getting a new phone and i really want one
Answer his comment ^
@@Ohkeh640 Why?
Love the new content! Keep up the great work :)))
:)
can privacy screen protect cause black screen during call ?
I made the mistake of buying a privacy screen today for 50 USD. The colours on the oled screen is now sooo dull and I have to max out the brightness which runs down the battery significantly
yeah i am getting one to replace my crusty screen protector (i take great care of it, but it has definitely been through a lot) and im excited to deter nosy people from making me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed..
its been a week! what are the results???!??? which screen protector should I buy??!!??
Is the privacy tempered has anti fingerprint delicant touch more like matte
The ones in the yellow foldable case is actually nice I’ve never had problems
Wont privacy screen protectors be more durable because they are more layers?
no it cracks easily
I actually never noticed this because I am holding my phone far and not up close in my face
ANY LINKS ABOUT GOOD PRIVACY SCREEN PROTECTORS? THANK YOU!
I need a review for screen protectors and cases for the samsung s20+ 😖😁
You can never go wrong with otter box it gives your phone a bit more width but when I take it out I don't regret it because I forget how slim it is the s20 ultra over here
i need to know if anti spy screen protectors will cover soft scratch in screen, maybe ??
I had one on my blackberry back in 2010.. but I really want a good one for my samsung s20 ultra
I thought I bought a normal screen protector
I love it even more now when I saw it was a privacy one
i bought one and installed yesturday and now ppl think im crazy while i chat with friends and smiling cuz they think my phone is not on :)
I’ve had my I got from the mall for about 4 months now, not sure what brand but at first it was okay but now it’s fading it’s also coming off. Makes my screen look like crap, also it would mess up the touchscreen I’d have to hit it with a hammer to get the letter I wanted. I’m about to fully take it off
I’ve been using the spigen privacy glass, and it’s just bad. Strains the eyes soo much and makes the screen blurry even if you look at the screen at a 90degree angle
You made my day: silliest review ever, in an almost sad but funny way.
Privacy screen protectors are for people who think they actually have privacy
Lol.
@@MobileReviewsEh 😂😂😂😂😂
No one does tech reviews like you sir. In a sea of copycat personalities and bland surface-level content, you perform in-depth tests and showcase exactly what the experience of using every ounce of a product is like. Will now defer to your judgement for all my tech purchase decisions (as I just did when I ordered the Mous Clarity for my new Galaxy S20. As a side note, I use Honey and it found me a coupon for $15 off, but I deleted it and used yours because I wanted to support the man who supported me with your vigorous and thorough tests. I hope others will follow suit!). Thank you so much for working so hard and producing the content you do. And please don't change your style - it will be noticed far more and will pay off. Subscribed for life - keep up the great work!
Eh, which coupon?
@@artur6112 ...don't know why this is a highlighted reply to a very thoughtful comment that I had hoped would be motivating and kind to read for Aaron. Clearly I was on a tear of watching his videos, and simply left this comment on a video different from the one I got the coupon from. I wasn't lying about using it; the coupon was from a video he did on the Mous Clarity, which I bought after watching his review. Calling me out as if I didn't use one at all kind of misses the entire point of the comment I left. I support Aaron and his style and was simply trying to encourage others to do so as well.
@@ChristopherConnors dude what lol I’m not calling you out or poking fun - I just want specific instructions to do exactly whatever you did...I like saving money too sir...
Monty is so chill. :D
Sooo....chilll.
my work has a lot businesses checking my phone and while I was working I accidentally didn't closed the po** and my co-worker pritened she didn't saw anything lol (acting really stiff)....
i like mine not going to lie i wish it turned darker but it dims and blurrs out words when tilted
Tbh it hurts my eyes but i think this teaches me how to hold phone far lol
That's so helpful! Thank you.
I just bought privacy screen protectors. It makes me nauseous. Its kinda blurry 😵😵😵
Bro everyone I work with is always reading all my msgs as much as they can do it not just the pron
I hate them too.. I just bought one and can’t even use my phone cause I can’t see my own screen for CZcams in landscape mode..
I notice that after few minutes of usage it strains my eyes.
Man is the Jettech as bad as it looks on the video? Cuz that is absolutely unusable. The rest look great. I’m surprised cuz I’m SUPER happy with my Jettech screen protector (I’ve always used the regular one though) just ordered a new 3 pack since my mom got an SE and she’s super clumsy and the one on my phone is already 6 years old so it has a few minor hairline cracks (can only see them under specific angles in specific lighting conditions) and some more minor cracks in a corner. It’s insane how well it’s held up to drops over the years, even ones where it lands perfectly flat on the screen, and that’s been with a VERY slim cover. Just got a new one since the old one literally crumbled away and this one actually makes the screen recessed while still being low profile, not bulky and easy to pocket. After I swap the screen protector, there’s no way that thing will ever crack. Was considering privacy glass but I don’t wanna use another brand and that just looks way too dark. This clear one is absolutely perfect.
I didn’t like this protector because I have to put the brightness up when I’m outside or daylight and that kills my battery 😒 annoying
Just got a privacy screen installed on my IPhone 12 Pro Max, and I hate it. The image quality isn’t as smooth, and you can see what appears to be pixelated edges. It’s a cool concept, but I plan on getting a transparent screen protector.
Okay now I’m concerned about the money I just spent…
I remember when viewing angles were one of the virtues of OLED screens on phones. 2021 NOPE
I really wish you just cut to the chase and tell us straight away what you don’t like about them. This was painful
Is it bad for you’re eyes ?
yes, because when you move your phone left and right it flickers which leads to straining your eyes
The downside is being outside with the sun on blast..inside or low light I’m fine.
What is pron?
It reminds me of a 3M traffic light
I came to watch here after I ordered a privacy tempered glass because my sister keeps on peeping on my phone
What the.... This comment is so random, I LOVE IT!!!😂😂😂❤️