Hi there! Wow, this thread has really taken off. Sorry for my absence. I've just read through about 15 pages of comments, and there have been quite a few additions, nearly every single one being a disappointment, but the only talked about in a positive light was the amFilm. I'll put that one on the top of the list for now. If there's one that has been talked about heavily, I'll do my best to continue to update here. Again, sorry for my absence, and if anyone finds any other strong ones, please send me a PM. Those actually give me a notification. Thanks!!! Seeing lots of talk about the Zagg protector, also that it broke for someone. Dot matrix is bad on it.
A GOOD OPTION: amFilm (http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Cov...&sr=8-120&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector) 3.3 Stars, has been improved several times. Seems to be a pretty good option.
OLD POST:
The S7’s edges are a little curved, so it will be hard to find a perfect glass screen protector- most of them will give a halo effect, or they will only lay on the flat surface of the screen, leaving the curved edges exposed. I wanted to start a thread where we can post glass screen protectors for the S7 that offer good quality, and good protection. I’ve done a little bit of research that I would like to share with you here:
1) Full Screen Coverage Glass Screen Protectors:
a. Zagg
i. http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/shop-by-device/galaxy-s7-accessories/
ii. No info on availability
iii. No info on price
iv. Glass seems to be nicely curved to fit the entire phone. Works with S7 & S7 Edge- they have different models for each, it seems. A Thread was posted on XDA saying that a Zagg protector was not very good-- not sure if it's the same product, but here's a link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/accessories/zagg-glass-screen-protector-t3331065 - (Thanks, Macguyver) And according to TheLonePoster, Zagg is giving a halo effect, similar to the experience of a screen protector for the Nexus 6.
b. amFilm (Thanks nest75068, bastage)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Cov...120&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector+glass
ii. Available March 11th
iii. $8.99
iv. 2.3 stars-- dot matrix, some issues with non-adhering edges, "clicking" when touching the screen. 2.3 isn't a good rating at all, but in comparsion to some of these other companies, it's not a bad one to use until better ones come out.
c. SinHong
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CHWTNY2
ii. Available now
iii. $25.99 Free Shipping, but ships from China, so it will take a while to receive.
iv. Still has no reviews.
d. IQShield thanks, TehPirate_
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BIH1HOQ
ii. In Stock April 6th
iii. $5.95 + $2.98shipping
iv. Recommended by TehPirate_, as good brand reputation, but as it stands, there is no clear stipulation about whether or not this is full screen coverage. Product is grouped with other products, so we won't be able to tell for a while if this is good or bad. For now, this is on the bottom of the "Good" thread, until otherwise stated. UPDATE: 65% low quality reviews from FakeSpot (http://fakespot.com/product/iq-shie...e-shield-d6c14fa5-59a8-41db-9b68-df6c7cbbe360)
e. Flipacase (UK) Thanks, lunaminica
i. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CRSD446?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
ii. Available Now
iii. 9.99
iv. No reviews yet, will update when lunaminica updates comment. Looks to be full screen coverage.
f. Coral Thanks, LORD19191
i. https://www.coralguard.com/products...-Ships-April-1st/p/63470736/category=16072118
ii. Available now, ships 3/22
iii. $29.99
iv. From a youtube video, looks pretty good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL-9u0dnzuk
2) Flat Surface (Partial Coverage) Glass Screen Protectors:
a. iSmooth
i. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Tempered-Protector-Protects-Scratches/dp/B01ALAR50Q
ii. $14.97/ Prime Shipping
iii. Available 3/26/16
iv. Has good cutouts, but does not cover the complete screen, has Halo effect on the edges. Here is a customer review with an image: www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R24T8GCDIIC5HI
Also, this is grouped with other phones- but this has a plethora of negative recent reviews- might be a good idea to stay away.
b. iCarez
i. http://www.amazon.com/iCarez-Tempered-Protector-Anti-Scratch-Replacement/dp/B01AFW792E
ii. Available March 15th
iii. $9.95
iv. Note: "I have the regular S7 and the icarez tempered. The screen on the 7 has slightly rolled edges and the protector doesn't not adhere to the edges. " - thanks marshrunner757
The images seem to be S6, not S7. Not sure how much the screen protector covers.
Also, this is in a product variation with six other screen protectors, so we are not going to be able to see the real reviews, if they are good or bad.
UPDATE: 1.4 stars. Bad product.
c. CellBee
i. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CDONCXM?psc=1
ii. Available March 15th
iii. $7.99/ Free Shipping
iv. Note: The images seem to be S6, not S7. Cannot determine about the fit, but I can’t guarantee any fit. Still no reviews
d. Bodyguardz
i. http://www.bodyguardz.com/screenguardz-pure-glass-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s7.html
ii. $39.95 / Free Shipping
iii. Available March 11th
iv. Seems quite pricey for a flat screen protector. Seems like a good product, but I’m doubtful that it justifies its price.
e. Sparin.
i. http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Tempered-Bubble-Free-Hardness-Scratch-resistant/dp/B019MPC6AU
ii. Available March 20th
iii. $9.59/ Free Shipping
iv. Based on the 3rd image, it seems that this one will only lay on the flat surfaces of the phone. Another note- at the moment it has two shilled reviews. "Free in exchange for an unbiased review..."
f. SuperShieldz (thanks TehPirate_, mklpickle)
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A4UJLPU
ii. NOT AVAILABLE
iii. N/A price
iv. "Has halo effect, cut outs aren't great, and worst of all, effects the touch screen sensitivity. Actually have to press down to get notifications to come down from top, and messes with typing fast. Also the menu and back buttons." Edit: several one star reviews-- Avoid this product. 1.3 Stars
g. AERB
i. http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Pr...1-5&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector+glass
ii. Available 3/26/16
iii. $9.99
iv. Openly admits to not being full screen-- reviews verify not full coverage. EDIT: A lot of poor reviews
h. Trianium (Thanks, seoulbrova)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Trianium-Prot...66&sr=8-1&keywords=Trianium+Tempered+Glass+s7
ii. Currently Unavailable
iii. NA on Price.
iv. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/accessories/buy-screen-protector-amazon-t3330080 says it all. Avoid this protector-- clearly not the correct fit.
I. Tech Armor (Thanks, a.gu)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Sa...&qid=1457382650&sr=8-1&keywords=tech+armor+S7
ii. Available now
iii. $7.95
iv. Reviews are pretty bad. This is another one to be avoided. 1.5 stars
j. Skinomi Matte Thanks mrnamster, C0derbear.
i. http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Matt...d=1457635059&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+matte+s7
ii. Available March 13th
iii. $9.95
iv. Reviews are 3.0, but we have two fellow forum members that are satisfied with it, "Just put on my skinomi matte. Perfect edge to edge fit. Not digging the rainbow effect though.", and, "Second the Skinomi Matte, fits nicely. The Edge display looks a bit different under it, like the skin itself is lighting up not like it's a layer on top of the display. Previously used a tempered glass on my GS5 so this is a big difference. Touch feel of the skin is good. Had to remember how to put on a protector cleanly though, took a couple tries to get it done (but I had budgeted one 'practice' protector to burn). Haven't noticed a rainbow effect though." Fakespot claims 81.3% low quality reviews http://fakespot.com/product/skinomi...int-anti-bubble-lifetime-replacement-warranty
k. Spigen Film thanks, JayX2A, Artius89
i. http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Protec...-1&keywords=galaxy+s7+spigen+screen+protector
ii. NOT AVAILABLE
iii. N/A Price
iv. From our forum mates, we are able to verify that this one is not sticking to the sides. "Same here with spigen, they don't stick at sides." and "Thats a bit of bad news. I would have expected better from Spigen." Another one to avoid.
It looks like it is hard to find full coverage glass screen protector at this moment. If you find any good glass screen protectors, please reply to the thread, and I’ll add it to the post as frequently as I can.
A GOOD OPTION: amFilm (http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Cov...&sr=8-120&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector) 3.3 Stars, has been improved several times. Seems to be a pretty good option.
OLD POST:
The S7’s edges are a little curved, so it will be hard to find a perfect glass screen protector- most of them will give a halo effect, or they will only lay on the flat surface of the screen, leaving the curved edges exposed. I wanted to start a thread where we can post glass screen protectors for the S7 that offer good quality, and good protection. I’ve done a little bit of research that I would like to share with you here:
1) Full Screen Coverage Glass Screen Protectors:
a. Zagg
i. http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/shop-by-device/galaxy-s7-accessories/
ii. No info on availability
iii. No info on price
iv. Glass seems to be nicely curved to fit the entire phone. Works with S7 & S7 Edge- they have different models for each, it seems. A Thread was posted on XDA saying that a Zagg protector was not very good-- not sure if it's the same product, but here's a link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/accessories/zagg-glass-screen-protector-t3331065 - (Thanks, Macguyver) And according to TheLonePoster, Zagg is giving a halo effect, similar to the experience of a screen protector for the Nexus 6.
b. amFilm (Thanks nest75068, bastage)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Cov...120&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector+glass
ii. Available March 11th
iii. $8.99
iv. 2.3 stars-- dot matrix, some issues with non-adhering edges, "clicking" when touching the screen. 2.3 isn't a good rating at all, but in comparsion to some of these other companies, it's not a bad one to use until better ones come out.
c. SinHong
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CHWTNY2
ii. Available now
iii. $25.99 Free Shipping, but ships from China, so it will take a while to receive.
iv. Still has no reviews.
d. IQShield thanks, TehPirate_
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BIH1HOQ
ii. In Stock April 6th
iii. $5.95 + $2.98shipping
iv. Recommended by TehPirate_, as good brand reputation, but as it stands, there is no clear stipulation about whether or not this is full screen coverage. Product is grouped with other products, so we won't be able to tell for a while if this is good or bad. For now, this is on the bottom of the "Good" thread, until otherwise stated. UPDATE: 65% low quality reviews from FakeSpot (http://fakespot.com/product/iq-shie...e-shield-d6c14fa5-59a8-41db-9b68-df6c7cbbe360)
e. Flipacase (UK) Thanks, lunaminica
i. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CRSD446?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
ii. Available Now
iii. 9.99
iv. No reviews yet, will update when lunaminica updates comment. Looks to be full screen coverage.
f. Coral Thanks, LORD19191
i. https://www.coralguard.com/products...-Ships-April-1st/p/63470736/category=16072118
ii. Available now, ships 3/22
iii. $29.99
iv. From a youtube video, looks pretty good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL-9u0dnzuk
2) Flat Surface (Partial Coverage) Glass Screen Protectors:
a. iSmooth
i. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Tempered-Protector-Protects-Scratches/dp/B01ALAR50Q
ii. $14.97/ Prime Shipping
iii. Available 3/26/16
iv. Has good cutouts, but does not cover the complete screen, has Halo effect on the edges. Here is a customer review with an image: www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R24T8GCDIIC5HI
Also, this is grouped with other phones- but this has a plethora of negative recent reviews- might be a good idea to stay away.
b. iCarez
i. http://www.amazon.com/iCarez-Tempered-Protector-Anti-Scratch-Replacement/dp/B01AFW792E
ii. Available March 15th
iii. $9.95
iv. Note: "I have the regular S7 and the icarez tempered. The screen on the 7 has slightly rolled edges and the protector doesn't not adhere to the edges. " - thanks marshrunner757
The images seem to be S6, not S7. Not sure how much the screen protector covers.
Also, this is in a product variation with six other screen protectors, so we are not going to be able to see the real reviews, if they are good or bad.
UPDATE: 1.4 stars. Bad product.
c. CellBee
i. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CDONCXM?psc=1
ii. Available March 15th
iii. $7.99/ Free Shipping
iv. Note: The images seem to be S6, not S7. Cannot determine about the fit, but I can’t guarantee any fit. Still no reviews
d. Bodyguardz
i. http://www.bodyguardz.com/screenguardz-pure-glass-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s7.html
ii. $39.95 / Free Shipping
iii. Available March 11th
iv. Seems quite pricey for a flat screen protector. Seems like a good product, but I’m doubtful that it justifies its price.
e. Sparin.
i. http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Tempered-Bubble-Free-Hardness-Scratch-resistant/dp/B019MPC6AU
ii. Available March 20th
iii. $9.59/ Free Shipping
iv. Based on the 3rd image, it seems that this one will only lay on the flat surfaces of the phone. Another note- at the moment it has two shilled reviews. "Free in exchange for an unbiased review..."
f. SuperShieldz (thanks TehPirate_, mklpickle)
i. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A4UJLPU
ii. NOT AVAILABLE
iii. N/A price
iv. "Has halo effect, cut outs aren't great, and worst of all, effects the touch screen sensitivity. Actually have to press down to get notifications to come down from top, and messes with typing fast. Also the menu and back buttons." Edit: several one star reviews-- Avoid this product. 1.3 Stars
g. AERB
i. http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Pr...1-5&keywords=galaxy+s7+screen+protector+glass
ii. Available 3/26/16
iii. $9.99
iv. Openly admits to not being full screen-- reviews verify not full coverage. EDIT: A lot of poor reviews
h. Trianium (Thanks, seoulbrova)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Trianium-Prot...66&sr=8-1&keywords=Trianium+Tempered+Glass+s7
ii. Currently Unavailable
iii. NA on Price.
iv. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/accessories/buy-screen-protector-amazon-t3330080 says it all. Avoid this protector-- clearly not the correct fit.
I. Tech Armor (Thanks, a.gu)
i. http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Sa...&qid=1457382650&sr=8-1&keywords=tech+armor+S7
ii. Available now
iii. $7.95
iv. Reviews are pretty bad. This is another one to be avoided. 1.5 stars
j. Skinomi Matte Thanks mrnamster, C0derbear.
i. http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Matt...d=1457635059&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+matte+s7
ii. Available March 13th
iii. $9.95
iv. Reviews are 3.0, but we have two fellow forum members that are satisfied with it, "Just put on my skinomi matte. Perfect edge to edge fit. Not digging the rainbow effect though.", and, "Second the Skinomi Matte, fits nicely. The Edge display looks a bit different under it, like the skin itself is lighting up not like it's a layer on top of the display. Previously used a tempered glass on my GS5 so this is a big difference. Touch feel of the skin is good. Had to remember how to put on a protector cleanly though, took a couple tries to get it done (but I had budgeted one 'practice' protector to burn). Haven't noticed a rainbow effect though." Fakespot claims 81.3% low quality reviews http://fakespot.com/product/skinomi...int-anti-bubble-lifetime-replacement-warranty
k. Spigen Film thanks, JayX2A, Artius89
i. http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Protec...-1&keywords=galaxy+s7+spigen+screen+protector
ii. NOT AVAILABLE
iii. N/A Price
iv. From our forum mates, we are able to verify that this one is not sticking to the sides. "Same here with spigen, they don't stick at sides." and "Thats a bit of bad news. I would have expected better from Spigen." Another one to avoid.
It looks like it is hard to find full coverage glass screen protector at this moment. If you find any good glass screen protectors, please reply to the thread, and I’ll add it to the post as frequently as I can.
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