Screen Protection

Does tempered glass Screen protector affect I Pad Quality with respect to sensitivity and picture quality?

I am using I Pad air new

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 2:09 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 2:21 AM

A good quality screen protector, such as Zagg, should have little if any adverse effect on the sensitivity of your iPad Screen - or, if used, an Apple Pencil.


iPad screens are robust, but the anti-reflection treatment and oleophobic coating can be easily damaged by tiny grit/dust particles that are unavoidable in many environments. The oleophobic coating is a chemical sacrificial layer that will wear-out over time.


A Screen Protector provides an additional defensive barrier - protecting both the original screen finish and the oleophobic coating. The downside is, perhaps, an increase in screen reflectivity and a slight reduction in contrast.


Your iPad screen is an expensive component of your iPad; a screen protector is a sacrificial layer that is easy and relatively cheap to replace.


Some contributors here will suggest that a screen protector is unnecessary - whilst others may be more cautious, favouring the additional protection afforded by a screen protector. It’s entirely your choice.

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Dec 6, 2020 2:21 AM in response to subhashvk

A good quality screen protector, such as Zagg, should have little if any adverse effect on the sensitivity of your iPad Screen - or, if used, an Apple Pencil.


iPad screens are robust, but the anti-reflection treatment and oleophobic coating can be easily damaged by tiny grit/dust particles that are unavoidable in many environments. The oleophobic coating is a chemical sacrificial layer that will wear-out over time.


A Screen Protector provides an additional defensive barrier - protecting both the original screen finish and the oleophobic coating. The downside is, perhaps, an increase in screen reflectivity and a slight reduction in contrast.


Your iPad screen is an expensive component of your iPad; a screen protector is a sacrificial layer that is easy and relatively cheap to replace.


Some contributors here will suggest that a screen protector is unnecessary - whilst others may be more cautious, favouring the additional protection afforded by a screen protector. It’s entirely your choice.

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