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Screen protectors for the 14 Pro/Pro Max [MEGATHREAD]
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It’s not spigens fault because you don’t know how to apply the best screen protector on earth. It’s pretty hard to make an error with it. Congrats.
Just read all posts and you'll find out that im not the only one.
I also thought i couldnt go wrong with these ones...but im pretty disappointed. Had 0 issues before with ESR.
The protector film on this tempered glass (the one you should remove before putting the entire "system" on the phone, was misaligned. Maybe that was the problem, im pretty sure the dust was there before, because i cleaned the phone for about 4-5 minutes and checking the display right before applying it, and it had 0 dust/fibers.
I also thought i couldnt go wrong with these ones...but im pretty disappointed. Had 0 issues before with ESR.
The protector film on this tempered glass (the one you should remove before putting the entire "system" on the phone, was misaligned. Maybe that was the problem, im pretty sure the dust was there before, because i cleaned the phone for about 4-5 minutes and checking the display right before applying it, and it had 0 dust/fibers.
My Hoda Sapphire is reaching me tomorrow. Will post picture with the alignment tool.
Edit: It's with the courier already. Will post picture as soon as I received em.
Edit: It's with the courier already. Will post picture as soon as I received em.
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It honestly blows my mind. I've gone through all of the comments in this thread, and FloLab was only mentioned about twice. That's it. How?!
According to an unbiased and thorough reviewer (MobileReviewsEh), FloLab's screen protector is one of the best out there (#2 after Shellrus, which may be too expensive to most people), and better than Spigen's, because it offers:
Sure, Flolab is more expensive, but does it really matter when you have a lifetime warranty, so in case the protector breaks, you show it to them and get a new one mailed for you, while only having to cover the shipping cost?
Seems like you're all fixated on Spigen solely you've already had good experience with them and what not, which is fair, I guess. The rest of the people are just taking your word for it, and the cycle continues.
According to an unbiased and thorough reviewer (MobileReviewsEh), FloLab's screen protector is one of the best out there (#2 after Shellrus, which may be too expensive to most people), and better than Spigen's, because it offers:
- Better oleophobic coating. I think I read a comment either here or reddit, where the guy said that he went through 4 Spigen screen protectors, and all of their oleophobic coating wore off within 4 months of use, at most.
- Better scratch-resistance.
- Full coverage (edge to edge). I know (from this thread) that Spigen also has an edge to edge version (Alignmaster), but it isn't available in the US yet, and you're all talking about the EZ Fit (except for the one guy who brought the Alignmaster to light).
- Better installment kit than Spigen's. Due to the huge dust sticker included in the box, otherwise they are both as easy as it gets when it comes to installation.
Sure, Flolab is more expensive, but does it really matter when you have a lifetime warranty, so in case the protector breaks, you show it to them and get a new one mailed for you, while only having to cover the shipping cost?
Seems like you're all fixated on Spigen solely you've already had good experience with them and what not, which is fair, I guess. The rest of the people are just taking your word for it, and the cycle continues.
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To me, Shellrus is overpriced for what it is. Hoda Sapphire is more reasonable. I would get IMOS sapphire for the better and more durable oleophobic coating, but too bad they don't ship worldwide.
And once you go sapphire, you won't go back to normal tempered glass. The feel is just different.
Better than whose screen protector? Better than Spigen's? FloLab's? Hoda?
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Spigen's applicator is so easy. I peeled the factory "sticker" off of the phone and had the Spigen ready to drop. No dust at all. Before doing any of that, I used a compressed gas duster a couple of times on the underside of the Spigen (the film you have to remove first) and on the phone's factory sticker. Waited a couple of seconds, then quickly peeled that underside film on the Spigen, followed by the factory sticker on the phone followed with the quick drop of the Spigen onto the phone.
I have two Zagg XTR2 to try as well, but I don't want to remove the Spigen since it went on so cleanly.
I have two Zagg XTR2 to try as well, but I don't want to remove the Spigen since it went on so cleanly.
I ordered a FloLab screen protector (hasn’t arrived yet) for my 14 pro max, hopefully it’s as good as people say! I originally went with ESR but I wasn't happy with it so figured I’d try something else.
I’ve been using it but it’s too glossy and if I drop it it cracks easily. What’s the best Matte one out there?
I got a shipping notification yesterday. But it was just picked up today. So I guess it will finally be here on Monday or Tuesday. I can`t wait for it. Used it for my last 2 iPhones and now I am just using a regular Tempered Glass which is driving me crazy.
I got shipping notification yesterday too. I ordered it because I thought imos would take a month to deliver. But man I had my imos sapphire at my house a while 5 days before my 14PM even delivered. Shellrus dropped the ball on this one
Yeah the years before they were faster but it is ok as mine finally should arrive in 2 days.
I am not from germany but from a country next to germany
Until now I was not able to find anyone who shipps IMOS or Hoda here to Europe so I used Shellrus. Shipping is also very expensive but when I think about how much you pay for a Premium Screen Protector in Mediamarkt or any other store it is still worth it for me. This Years Screen Protector from Shellrus is more expensive again. I am happy I did preorder it as it is now alsmost 30$ more expensive.
The wsken one I bought is full coverage and 2.5D tapered curved edges slightly. It’s good.
Belkin UlraGlass for the win. Full screen protection with no bubbles and comes with a warranty.
Cool thank you…
I have a Spigen sitting here ready to go (14PM arrives Thursday), but I just ordered a FloLab with the 20% off. On my 12 I really preferred having the black outline, since I could notice a little rainbow look on the edges without it.