Is a screen protector worth it?

topmanamillion · 07-12-2016 11:47PM #1

Just got a new smartphone and I'm wondering is a screen protector worth it or just clever marketing?
Would a case with a flip cover do the same job (if not better)?

Senna · 07-12-2016 11:50PM

Screen protector isn't a replacement for a cover, drop your phone with a screen protector and it will crack.
Screen protector only really protects against scrapes, nothing more.

Brego888 · 08-12-2016 12:41AM

Senna wrote: »

Screen protector isn't a replacement for a cover, drop your phone with a screen protector and it will crack.
Screen protector only really protects against scrapes, nothing more.

I would disagree somewhat. A hard plastic screen protector in conjunction with a well fitted cover works really well. I've cracked 2 screen protectors through drops and not cracked the screen. However I don't think it would have worked as well without the cover absorbing some of the impact.

scudzilla · 08-12-2016 12:44AM

i always buy a glass protector, touch wood i've NEVER smashed a screen

Atlantic Dawn · 08-12-2016 12:44AM

A good protective case that can stand a 1 metre drop is a better option, screen protector is only of use if the phone falls on the screen.

nhunter100 · 08-12-2016 12:45AM

My son has a screen protector on his iPhone, at my insistence. He's slightly clumsy tbh. Dropped the phone, screen protector cracked phone screen fine. Cost of SP 7 euro versus cost of new iPhone screen.

Lovely Bloke · 08-12-2016 10:48AM

Tempered Glass screen cover is essential imo.

Cienciano · 08-12-2016 04:03PM

I've never had one in my life and never scratched a screen. Regularly put my phone in a pocket with jeans. Personally I wouldn't bother. I always get a cheap case to protect against drops though.

projectgtr · 08-12-2016 09:20PM

Tempered glass screen protector all the way, i definitely think they help protect the screen in a fall, ive had my Nexus 5 3 years and have had one on it since day one, id definitely go glass though they feel much more premium and i havent got a bubble once putting them on. They are quite cheap too.

StereoSound · 09-12-2016 09:07AM

Somtimes tempered glass protectors interfere with how the phone case fits. I have a gel case and I removed the tempered glass because the case wouldnt fit around the edges properly and it kept lifting the edges of the tempered glass.

Lovely Bloke · 09-12-2016 09:44AM

I use tempered glass and a flip case - because I have a throw-happy 2.5 year old.

Is a screen protector worth it?

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