New iPad Pro 12 inch with pencil

Use of a screen protector is largely personal choice - but there are considerations.

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.

Your iPad screen is the single most expensive component of your iPad - whereas a screen protector is sacrificial layer that, if damaged, is easy and relatively cheap to replace.

Zagg and OtterBox are amongst the better manufacturers of tempered glass screen protectors - with good reputation. Always choose a screen protector from a well known brand - choosing a screen protector that is specifically designed for your iPad model.

Some users comment that a glass screen protector makes the screen very slippery when using the Apple Pencil. The alternative is a matt/textured film screen protector - but these have two principal disadvantages.

1) The textured film reduces clarity and contrast

2) Accelerated wear of the Pencil tip, necessitating frequent tip replacement.

Good quality tempered glass screen protectors from reputable manufacturers, that are designed for your iPad, will have absolutely no impact upon sensitivity of the screen or usability of an Apple Pencil. By contrast, cheap “generic” screen protectors of any type, whether glass or film, can cause problems. The good options often include a money back guarantee.

Of available options, Zagg arguably have the best reputation; you are very unlikely to find reported issues or complaint with their screen protector products.

Also consider that physical screen protectors can be removed without affecting your iPad warranty. Liquid screen protector products offer no physical damage protection, are irreversible, and may void your Apple warranty.

Get a very thin film, clear or matte, screen protector.

Stay away from any type of glass screen protector unless you can find a glass screen protector that is very thin as to keep both touch and Apple Pencil contact nearer to the iPad's screen as close as possible.

Thicker glass screen protectors on the iPad screen are NOT better nor desirable, if using an Apple Pencil with an iPad.

Best of Luck to You!

Mark-in-Tampa Said:

"New iPad Pro 12 inch with pencil: What is the best screen protector for the glass that also works with the pencil, thanks."

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Try Liquid Protectors:

If you remove in a fat motion, the screen could become damaged. So, use what I use: Liquid Nano or Loquat Armor. It takes about 45 minutes to drive, and all it take is a few light rubs ---Poomph, it's on there. And if you ever get a ding it's potentially on the liquid, not the screen itself. I got mine at a retailer, put it on it. Works like a charm.

IMPORTANT: If this is covered by AppleCare, then note that this will cancel the coverage. So, don't using it, if covered under AppleCare.

You are very welcome. Hopefully you are now better prepared to make an informed choice of your own - appropriate to your usage and circumstances.