IPad Pro 2021 12.9” screen protector

There are many screen protectors from which to choose - some being considerably better than others. Choices generally break down into two categories:

1) Tempered Glass (greatest protection)

2) Film (sometimes textured - to emulate the “feel” of writing on paper)

Zagg are often recommended here. An excellent quality alternative is Otterbox.

Zagg

https://www.zagg.com/en_us/glass-elite-visionguard-plus-ipad-12-2021

https://www.zagg.com/en_us/glassfusion-plus-canvas-ipad-12-9-pro

Otterbox

https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/ipad-pro-12.9-inch-5th-gen-and-ipad-pro-12.9-inch-4th-gen/amplify-glass-antimicrobial-screen-protector/apl92-ipad21-12.html#prefn1=device_oem_name&prefv1=Apple&sz=65&start=1

Screen sensitivity should be indistinguishable from that of a “naked” iPad screen when using a good quality screen protector.

Zagg have a particularly strong reputation. Speaking of personal experience, gained over many years, I have never experienced any issues with their products.

Textured (“paper like”) film screen protectors offer significantly less protection to the iPad screen - and by definition have a higher coefficient of friction that will inevitably increase wear of the soft plastic pencil tip. The Apple Pencil tips are a consumable item - and should be replaced as soon as any physical wear is evident. Replacement tips are available from Apple in packs of four:

• Apple Pencil Tips - 4 pack

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MLUN2ZM/A

Some users prefer the increased friction of film - while others favour the more slippery surface of polished glass. Your own preference will doubtless influence your decision, but if protection of the expensive iPad screen is your aim - from both scratches and potential impact - then glass is by far the better choice.