beyond frustrated please help with a screen protector see below..

[magichoward]

I've tried plastic, wet install, and glass..... Glass was the best in terms of clarity but much more of a finger print magnet than the original glass underneath. And more reflective... The wet install one showed the spent marks.. At this rate I'll spend more on screen protectors than a replacement screen.... Please send your recommendations. Thanks

 

[GuestK0079]

Lol. There are like 10 screen protector threads here already !

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[magichoward]

Lol. There are like 10 screen protector threads here already !

But a lot of people are just looking for protection.... I am looking for more...

 

[Limeybastard]

I've tried plastic, wet install, and glass..... Glass was the best in terms of clarity but much more of a finger print magnet than the original glass underneath. And more reflective... The wet install one showed the spent marks.. At this rate I'll spend more on screen protectors than a replacement screen.... Please send your recommendations. Thanks

Feel your pain. I've done all what you have except for trying the glass ones.


Here is my experience. Get wet applied plastic one that is harder than the usual wet applied ones. A person on another thread recommend a Walmart Onn brand , I used it and it didn't leave S Pen marks at all. However, it was a ***** to fit correctly, so I being OCD I removed it and went back to the usual wet applied one again that does leave S Pen marks.

I believe Tech21 makes a screen protector similar in characteristics as the Walmart ONN one . Ain't tried that yet. But I can tell you that if the the Walmart ONN screen protector was applied correctly then I'd still be a fan.

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[sefrcoko]

But a lot of people are just looking for protection.... I am looking for more...

So your criteria would be: best protection available without fingerprints, reflections, or s-pen marks? Might be tough without compromising a bit on one of those aspects. I've tried 2 cheap glass ones that I took off immediately, the Spigen film protectors that leave s-pen marks, and the Whitestone Dome which which was best for me of the bunch (no s-pen marks of course, and no fingerprint issues so far. Haven't paid attention to reflection issues as of yet). The new Zagg glass looks promising too...ymmv

 

[cindylee60]

I like Skinomi. You get some s pen marks but they go away overnight. I use the spen alot too, it's my preferred way to interact with the screen.

 

[corwin_amber]

Go naked and live with it. I have been there, where you say to be and feel your pain. I just gave up and live with it. In case I really manage to break or badly scratch it, I will have to get a new one or live with it. All is better than the smudgy protectors giving a bad feeling to the touch and a bad view.

 

[magichoward]

Go naked and live with it. I have been there, where you say to be and feel your pain. I just gave up and live with it. In case I really manage to break or badly scratch it, I will have to get a new one or live with it. All is better than the smudgy protectors giving a bad feeling to the touch and a bad view.

I'm so close to doing that but I live by the beach worried about scratches more than dropping it..

 

[corwin_amber]

I'm so close to doing that but I live by the beach worried about scratches more than dropping it..

Beach and sand indeed is an issue. I do not live on the beach but was there last summer (S8+, no pen, easier situation) and was so glad to have a film protector on it.

Bite the bullet and get a Whitestone dome?

 

[wnp_79]

If I may offer an alternative suggestion? I did not even want to risk the screen protector lottery on this phone, so I took a different approach.

I have used a case with a built-in screen protector. I feel it gives me the best of both worlds; ultimate protection from drops and screen damage when out and about, and in a couple of seconds (when at home and the soft safety of my sofa), it can be out of its case and back to a slippery naked unblemished masterpiece.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/i-Blason-Galaxy-Note-Protection-Reduction/dp/B074W3WBVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516792422&sr=8-1&keywords=i-blason+note+8

Cons:

• Minor reduction in finger sensitivity at the edges.
• Adds significant bulk, especially in width making one-handed use impractical
• Screen protector picks up scratches after a few months
• Wearing polarised sunglasses makes screen hard to see (rainbow effect)
• Be certain inside of screen cover is clear of grit before fitting

Pros:

• Zero reduction in S Pen sensitivity.
• Phone is tank-like. Has survived drops onto solid concrete no problem.
• Screen protector can be popped out and used just as case if desired.
• Dust caps for charging and headphone sockets
• Easy to take off and have naked phone

It all balances out IMO. It might not be a perfect solution, but it is mine and I am happy with it.

 

[corwin_amber]

I would advise against it, especially in a sandy environment. It WILL find a way in and then have a party with your screen. Also, in my personal opinion, this is way too bulky.

Personally, I am using a pitaka case. I am also having a thin, blank film on the back because ofscrarch protecting the back.

 

[Ionakr]

i'm using the official one for S8+ and it's very good, the s-pen does not leave any mark

 

[bamachevrolet]

I have used all types and found my favorite to be the tech21. No sensitivity issues, screen is clear, no spen marks, and decent with dealing with fingerprints. I couldn't use another after using this one.

 

[Limeybastard]

Wouldn't it be just nice if Samsung offered a factory glass screen protector as an option when buying these devices. I'm sure they are aware of customers concerns - surely they have the technology to be able to do this, albeit probably not financially viable hence no go.

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