Top 5 Screen Protectors for the iPhone SE (2020)
Top 5 Screen Protectors for the iPhone SE (2020)
What’s going to be the best screen protector for the iPhone 11 (and most likely the iPhone 12 as well)? I spent $300 dollars on screen protectors to find out which was best in terms of:
1. Installation
2. Fit/Coverage
3. Impact Protection
4. Scratch Resistance
I also figured out the replacement warranties for each product (that was terrible to do).
In this video, we test products from Zagg, Spigen, Otterbox, Whitestone, Belkin, Tech Armor, FLOLAB and JETech and these products are the Top 3. Here’s my Top 3 (I’ve included affiliate links for the products):
1. FLOLAB NanoArmour (I think my code “MRE10” still works at https://www.flolab.io)
2. Zagg Glass Elite (https://mreh.ca/3lRAZW2)
3. Spigen Glas.tR Align Master (https://mreh.ca/3knntcF)
These three products performed the best in my test period. The Zagg Glass Elite is the most expensive product in my Top 3 but also has a replacement program so depending on how long you use your device, that’s worth checking out. The Spigen product is the cheapest in the group but it also had the worst scratch protection of the three so it’s going to crack quicker.
The FLOLAB NanoArmour is priced better than the Zagg and tougher than the Spigen which is why it takes #1 in my testing.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Installation
2:04 Fit & Coverage
4:11 Impact Protection
6:41 Scratch Protection
8:28 Final Rankings
10:27 Note About Warranties
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Here’s how the rest of the screen protectors ranked:
4. Otterbox Amplify Glass (https://mreh.ca/2II9OyM0
5. Otterbox Alpha Glass (https://mreh.ca/3km8SOg)
6. Whitestone Dome Glass (https://mreh.ca/3o2lQmN)
7. Belkin Invisible Glass Ultra (https://mreh.ca/34766Xx)
8. JETech Tempered Glass
9. Tech Armor Ballistic Glass
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Install
So before we could do anything to the screen protectors, we had to install them all. The easiest to install was the Zagg product because of their double tabbed system and tray. It’s just easier to make adjustments as you’re laying down glass.
I actually found that having an install tray that fit worked much better than all the fancy trays that Otterbox and Belkin used.
The worst product in terms of install is the Whitestone Domeglass. It requires you to add the adhesive yourself which results in a stronger product but is very involved and smells bad. Honestly, tech accessories should be simple to use.
Fit/Coverage
The first I looked at with these screen protectors is the fit and there’s two sides to fit. First you have the overall coverage of the screen protector. Next is the size of the hole for your home button.
Combining the scores for the size of the cutout and overall coverage, the top three screen protectors ended up being the Spigen Glastr Align, FLOLAB NanorArmor and JeTech and Whitestone tying for 3rd. As a side note, both the Spigen and Flolab products have glass that go around the entire home button.
The smallest screen protector belonged to both the Belkin Invisible Glass Ultra and Tech Armor.
Impact
The Top 3 products when it came to impact are the Zagg Glass Elite, FLOLAB NanoArmor and Whitestone Dome Glass.
The Belkin Invisble Glass Ultra came dead last. It’s suppose to be corning 2 glass. I say suppose to be because another Corning 2 product, the Amplify, performed much better than the Invisible Glass Ultra.
Warranty
Zagg – Pay for shipping
Spigen – Fill out a form and pay shipping cost of broken + 50% off replacement
Otterbox – You have to call them
Whitestone – I know they have a program for it, I tried registering my product for it BUT they rejected my product. I’m guessing it’s because I selected Local Store in the list of retail establishments. Apparently products purchased directly from Whitestone, through their website are a little too shady to be used by Whitestone’s warranty program.
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I just had a Zagg one installed at Best Buy Thursday. Geek Squad installed it. There was separation on the bottom left. So I brought it back last night and they put a new one on, and today I’m having the same separation. I’m a little upset. Apple said the Belkin ones they have are having the same issue with separation around the edges as well. Which is weird because it’s the same one they used on the iPhone 7, and I got one installed on mine and it worked perfectly for the entire duration of me owning the phone. Now I’m not sure what exactly to do and which one to try next.
Do you have a link to the screen protector you use?
If you had to choose the Insignia one or the FLO lab one, which would you recomend? Love the dedication in this video..from the dog.
Great video, what was your experience with flolab replacement ?
Wouldn’t you want your glass to crack? I mean the whole point is for the glass to spread the force on itself and not to the phone… if it doesn’t crack it means it’s transmitting the force to the actual screen… can you do testing?
Hi Monty 🙋🏻♂️
You are doing a great work
You have such pretty nails
This may be an odd requests but could we get the measurements for those screen protectors? I’m thinking of getting a Toasted wooden skin for the front panel of my phone but I’d also like a screen protector and so I’m trying to find a screen protector that’s good but will still fit with that skin
Have you tested Maxboost screen protectors? Worked well on my Xs- saved the screen twice. Repurchased for iPhone 12.
Hey mate, I don’t normally leave comments but thought I would here because you literally saved me from purchasing the Belkin screen protector! Thankfully my local store also sells the InvisibleShield Ultra so I ended up going with that.
Keep doing what you’re doing. God’s work honestly. Much love from Australia.
Damn this video is so objective and ive never seen anyone mention rma policies before, this is amazing and why havent i seen this channel before
Monty is the only reason I watched. 👍👍👍
I’ve always used Zagg. No issues.
why is there no rhinoshield 3D?
Man’s best friend? MONTY!!!!!!!! Such a good dog and obviously great companion! 👍🏾🙌🏾
i subscribed after watching the camera lens protector and now i’m watching all the videos. THIS is how you youtube. As an addd bonus I love that you don’t talk just to hear your own voice like so many reviewers. Love the chapters too. and monty. just perfect. regarding screen protectors, what about the fact that debris can get stuck in the holes, vs a screen protector that is open at the top?
So if you get a less expensive screen protector and it scratches and breaks more easily, is your phone screen also damaged?
Man I loved this review! I totally had no idea that they varied so much, I’ve always just bought one and slapped it on. Any chance of a iphone 12 pro Max available right after they arrive next week? I’m finally looking at upgrading my iPhone 7 Plus but I’ve always used protectors on the screen and now I’m more concerned about then before.
Yup. It took me 6 months to get a refund for a product I bought from otter box because of their confusing customer service. Was pretty stressful lol
You are a cool human
I work at Best Buy and we almost exclusively sell zagg screen protectors, at least in Virginia we will honor their lifetime warranty in store no registration required, just gotta get your receipt from our system and we’ll give you a new one for free
I buy a pack of 4 glass screen protectors on amazon for 10 bucks. when 1 breaks take it off and replace it. glass is glass at the end of the day. dont overpay
6:03 looks like you pressed Bertha 2.0 on an air bubble. Would that cause the Belkin protector to appear so weak?
Quick PSA about the FLOLAB NanoArmour that wasn’t mentioned in the review: it has the black border/bezel painted on the glass. I’m not sure how often this happens, but unfortunately for myself and a few other reviews I read on the site, the screen protector borders can cover up part of the visible area of the screen. It’s only about 1mm on each side, but it’s enough to be annoying, especially for the price. I’m going to reach out to their customer service to see if I can get a replacement or if this is just how it’s supposed to be. Either way, a very odd choice by them. You’d think it would be less expensive to just make the whole thing clear?
Did you get any halo effect on the edges of the Spigen? Thanks
With Zagg, I registered online, and was able to replace my $50 screen protector for the cost of shipping ($6) each time. One time period it was three times in one month, but they never judged me.
I bought the Flo Lab one based off your video’s science. Can you do a video for the phone cases now?
could u possibly try the dbrand screen protector in future videos?
Thank you for this review!
Wow I’m insanely impressed by this style of video. The in depth testing you’ve done, incredible!
how is SmartDevil Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Flolab Samsung screen protector review ?
ordered flolab with your code! Thank you sir!!!!
This dude is just a blessing to us, the consumers. What an absolute lad.
amazing and very informative
What do you recommend for iPhone 12 pro? Zagg – Panzerglass – Spigen?
Flolab has the best warranty 💯💯
Love from India
This is so detailed and clever keep it up man
Why didn’t you test a rhino shield protector ?
What’s your opinion on matte screen protectors? Idk if to get a regular or matte screen protector from Flolab.
Flo Lab warranty was super easy. Emailed them on a Sunday, quick response. Sent me a code to order another one.
Wait so even the strongest screen protector is not as strong as the new ceramic shield on iphone 12?
Yes Sir – your code for FloLab still works. Thanks lots! 🌸🌸🌸
which one would you recommend for the apple iphone 12 pro? and have you tested the one you recommended
Bought a new iPhone and while I’m waiting for it to get here I was looking for a new screen protector. I have watched multiple of your videos about multiple products, and usually like your information. This video has really made me question your info though. For instance, I have used TechArmor screen protectors for quite a bit. I clearly was surprised to see it perform so poorly in the testing stages, but I notice you didn’t say much about how easy they were to install. That was not as nearly questionable as when you went on and on about warrantee replacements and didn’t mention them once!!??!! What gives there? I have used their replacement system for years and cannot tell you how much I appreciate a company that simply replaced every single one I’ve ever broke on all the phones in my house without any issue at all!!! On my most recent phone I had a string of bad luck drops and after the 3rd time getting a replacement in a semi short time they asked that I pay $4 shipping. That sounds much better than the shipping you quoted from another company!!! Sorry, but these types of oversight are making me question the validity of your feelings for one company over another and have earned a 21st thumbs down. Please keep making the videos, you do a great job of showing factual tests, I will just have to negate your personal feelings when you give them, for now…
I have an slimpeak screen protector, and after 2 packs of 2, they… i think, the problem of not sticking well, they already solve it, again, i just like those screen protectors
I really loved iCarez screen protectors from Amazon. They cover the entire screen, even with the curved edges, and are very cheap. Not sure how they compare in durability to others, but for $10 for 2, I don’t really care.
Have you tested the mous screen protectors?