After spending about two hours online looking up articles for screen protectors (and cases), I stumbled across your channel. The way you lay out all the information is excellent. Thank you for simplifying my life!
Here's are the power rankings (and corresponding affiliate links/codes for the Top 10): 1. FLOLAB NanoArmour - "MRE10" @ www.flolab.io (I think this code still works) 2. Otterbox Amplify - mreh.ca/32NVtrM 3. Shellrus Sapphire X - "MREH10" @ www.shellrus.com/ 4. Rhinoshield 3D Impact - mreh.ca/357hTWv 5. Zagg Invisible Shield Glass Elite - mreh.ca/2IJ8bB2 6. ESR Tempered Glass - mreh.ca/32NrUX9 7. Mous Hybrid Glass - Get a 10% discount (it stacks I think) by using the link: mreh.ca/GetAMous-Jan2023. If that doesn't work, try the code "Mobilereviewseh678ji5". 8. Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit - mreh.ca/3nrnJbp 9. DBrand Tempered Glass - mreh.ca/2UrE2Zx 10. Otterbox Alpha Glass - mreh.ca/38ShGIO
I wonder if the the quality of the front camera is affected by the flolab nanoarmour since it covers the entire screen? Btw I love your reviews and I can rely on them!
I think I’ve found a flaw in your impact testing method? Notice the two that score the highest are the ones made of composite materials, ie part glass and part plastic. The plastic makes them more flexible so they crack less easily. But this would actually make the iPhone screen underneath break more easily! Plastic screen protectors do not protect the screen as much as glass. To do a true test of impact resistance I think you would need to attach the screen protector to an iPhone and see if the iPhone screen underneath cracks. Although this would get very expensive very quickly!
Thats not quite true though, really rigid materials like glass will transmit the force straight to the screen, flexible materials will deflect and absorb the impact.
Your wrong to a degree as glass is harder and will allow force to pass to the next screen easier than a screen that’s able to deflect the force back somewhat, that’s why they use both..plus you could just use a force gauge underneath you not need a iPhone to crack..
@@markim5087 i read somewhere that glass doesnt protect the phone screen from cracking just scratches. Plastic protects the actual screen against cracking. Very confusing.
@Spectator I'm genuinely concerned for that dog. Growing up I could easily identify abuse victims, I can sense he has had some sort of trauma. I can just look at Monty and tell he'll get abused if he doesn't follow what his owner will tell him. Am I saying that his owner (MobileReviewsEh) abuses him? No, I'm simply stating that something doesn't seem right with this dog.
Just a heads up to anyone considering the Shellrus: there is a logo permanently marked into the sapphire. They have made it less obvious than last year’s model, but it is still present. The company has said that they are considering removing it, as they have more control over returns (able to easily detect when fake screen protectors are returned). I was going to buy one, but I am holding off until they can completely remove the mark.
I work at verizon and install screen protectors all the time for customers and I’ve gotten good at it I think Almost never get bubbles Key is to first use the alcohol wipe all over the screen, then wipe the screen with the microfiber cloth thoroughly, then use the sticker for the remaining bits of dust! Works every time for me, just make sure you can’t see any specs of dust on the screen before dropping the protector on!! Good luck!
@@Bruno-mr2ho I have had good luck with zagg and Spigen for the under $20.00 price point. I have never spent in the $70 range for a screen protector though. You can tell once they break and you take it off the good one with bend very far in half without snapping, the cheap ones crack right away at the slightest bend. My theory is you want it to flex like that because it means it's absorbing shock.
I read a tip years back that suggested running hot water in your bathroom and letting it steam up. After its mostly dissipated there is no longer any dust specks in the air, they have all been weighed down by the moisture! I think you could possibly screw it up if you did it too soon... I apply it as soon as the air is basically to normal. I have done this every time and never had a speck of dust under my protector since! LOL THE DAMN SPECKS!! I will rip it off is there is even one :)
Maybe you know this, but slanted table test you came up with is a "Bostwick scale." It is most commonly used in the food industry with tomato products to test water vs solid content and viscosity, Good job on this review!
It’s extremely rare I leave comments. I have to commend you on all your efforts and testing. It’s the only true, proper, scientific way to conduct a test. Love it. And as always Monty steals every episode despite all your hard work. God bless you.
wauw hours of research, and came to your video by accident. i was searching for versus video's... in my case zagg and flowlab... only one on youtube that I could find... maybe with some better video descriptions I would have landed on your video hours ago... but anyway it was a pleasure to watch. highly appreciate the work that you and your colleuge put in to it. praise praise
Give Monty an extra hug for his cuteness! 😍 I got the Flolab screen protector based on another one of your reviews and used your coupon code so thanks for such thorough reviews. I got the privacy screen protector for my 12 pro max so I hope it’s as good as the standard one seems to be.
Is it? For me people that have 1k phone and cry about 50£ case or protector price TO THEN 2 weeks later cry me a F river cos they dropped their phone and now the guy told them is cheater and faster to get a new one than replace the screen are a worst breed of people that should be entirely utilised. It’s same as people getting 5L m bmw or AMG and crying about petrol prices lmao. Do you have brain? You either a wealthy guy for whom 1k is like 1$ that doesn’t need any cases or protectors cos when he drops his phone he just get a new one OR you get 1k as a normal human being, GET DECENT CASE AND DECENT PROTECTOR to be safe and respect money you spent. When you buy those type of things - this is NOT the time to save money mate. Like a bimbo that wanted to save 100£ on a boob job ( something that effects she’s gonna see and feel till the end of her days ) and now one nipple is looking up and another down LMAO. Well done. Here You save 30$ to lose 500, 700 or 1000$ 🤡 well done, you can be proud of yourself. One digit iq brains lmao.
my first time watching your channel. not only did you help me get the best screen protector for my new iphone 12 pro max but you helped me decide what dog to get... your dog is so adorable how quiet and calm he/she is.
Clutz here. I have a CaseKoo screen protector. It lasted over a year before cracking. BUT the oleophobic attribute is AMAZING!!! Still going strong in May when December’s end was a year.
Another crucial spec should be tested is the light transmission rate, so with the screen protector on the color and brightness should still be consistent.
I’m gonna make an educated guess here and say that total transmittance for all of these products is greater than 90%, so you probably wouldn’t notice a difference if you tried
@@aidanf2610 Nothing about your guess is educated. There are big differences that become apparent in direct sunlight. Belkin has by far the best transmission rate hence why Apple only stocks those in store.
I always come back here, no matter how long the gap in between purchases and TBH, I pop by in between to keep up to date. You’re the only one I fully trust - many thanks 👍🏼
Great, thorough review as always. I’ve previously used Zagg and Belkin, but for the iPhone 12 pro got the Flolab screen protector using your code. Definitely easiest to install and so far my favorite. Had no idea about the oleophobic coating wearing off and really liked the way you demonstrated that!
hey ! flolab seems to have 4 different protectors for the iphone 12. which one did you get ? (and do you know the difference between each of them? it doesn’t seem entirely clear on the website)
@@supermulticouloured Yea their website is a little confusing. I got this one flolab.io/collections/iphone-12-pro-screen-protectors/products/iphone-12-pro-screen-protector. I think the other versions include one that is anti-glare, and a version that is U-shaped at the top and doesn’t cover the notch on the iPhone. I think there is also one version that is more “case friendly” i.e. it doesn’t have the black edges. But I’ve used mine with an Apple MagSafe silicone case and a Belkin case and haven’t had any issues. Hope that helps!
A dude at Canada Computers told me to run a shower for 5 min before installing. Just tried it with the Zagg, not one piece of dust. Also, reviews say the Zagg is too small for the iPhone 12, but it overlaps the screen no problem, just doesn’t go to the edge of the phone itself. Great video, very helpful!
After watching the video, I bought Glass Screen Protector Dustproof CORTUTOL, which is easy to install and remove. The quality is very good and worthy of recommendation,perfect!
The review I was waiting for! Been using the Mous Hybrid glass for my iphone 11 for over a year. No cracks no scratches. Tried a whole bunch of different screen protectors for the previous iphone 10 as they kept cracking after a few weeks/months. In my clumsy way of handling, I need impact protection over scratch resistance so the Mous Hybrid wins it for me. Only downside is on the 11, it was kinda small, edges weren’t tapered and didn’t reach all the way to the edge of the phone. But I eventually got used to it. Oh and give Val a raise! Great research work and editing!
You just gained a new follower ! This test is amazingly methodical. No « I think » just tests and obzervations ! Wow did you do the same thing for cases ?
A nice way to prevent dust from going back on the screen during installation is to use an antistatic mat, type Bergeon, something from the watchmaking world. I found it pretty practical on a wooden table with as few cloths as possible around and while using finger cots.
Wow, this is the type of review video I was hoping to find… and it was so much more! Even though it’s almost 2 yrs old, still relevant. Great job! Thanks for your hard work!!
I always run a shower for about five minutes then go to the bathroom and apply a screen protector to your my phone. The humidity in the air takes out all the dust, I have never had a piece of dust underneath a screen protector ever.
That makes sense. Generally you want to avoid applying when the ambient air conditions are too dry which can cause static electricity and attract dust particles like magnets.
I would like to see a combo video of screen protector and phone case ranking. Mix and match for different brands to optimise all round protection or use to same brand for fitting issues?
One company I’ve found had a surprisingly AMAZING installation was actually the Walmart black web brand, it’s all built into the packaging so you open the box put your phone in (cleaned of course) peel of the sticker off and close the box and it lungs everything up perfectly, AND it had an amazingly huge dust sticker
Thank you for your advice and testing! Got the Flolab (through your link, of course). It took a few days to arrive but it was so worth it! You are right about the ease of installation. I love this screen protector.
Every time I search anything iphone, I always go back to you guys' channel. You always have the best and most informative videos. Thanks for the great info!
I have the Shellrus Sapphire Screen Protector installed and it’s not noticeable at all! It’s a perfect fit. Ceramic Shield screen for maximum shatter resistance and Sapphire screen for maximum scratch resistance. Extremely happy. Happy I discovered your channel bro!
I installed 2 of the FloLab Nano Armor screen protectors on my new 2 iphone 12 Pro Max. With the help of the installation tray it when on perfect the first time. Also no problems with the Mous Limitless 3.0 and Clarity cases for iphone 12 max that you previously reviewed. The FloLab screen protectors fit edge to edge with no issue on Mous cases. Yes your discount code still works. Great reviews. Thanks.
Hi you probably get thousands of comments each day so you probably won’t even see this but I’m an 18 year old girl with no knowledge about tech. Your honest vids taught me so much about which products to buy, what to look out for etc. I usually don’t leave comments on videos so this is a little new and slightly cringe for me but I just wanted to genuinely thank you for all your help. I really admire your integrity and how you describe yourself as a reviewer, not an influencer. I honestly wanted to just thank you and tell you that I appreciate your videos! Hope this wasn’t too cringy haha😂 please keep making awesome videos!!
best reviewer so far. previously i dislike your video but after watching tons of it. you're the one i go first before deciding what to buy. thanks man! great content!
Add fingerprint & glare resistance and clarity testing. I would also like to see the same barrage of test on the privacy versions of Shellrus and others if possible. Thanx and great videos 👍
Thanks for the review! The link for the Flolab Nanoarmour is for the main site where I can see several different screenprotector options, Which one specifically was reviewed/recommened in the video? thanks
For the most trustworthy reviews, I come here. Before buying any tech product or accessory, I look to see if you have a video about it first. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
Thank you for the video. I purchased the Flolab on your recommendation, but was disappointed. I had my screen protector for 4 days when it broke and cracked without major incident. No drop, no forceful scratch. I did register my screen for warranty and was asked to pay the $8 in shipping to replace the screen. I can't keep paying $8 every 4 days because the screen is breaking for no reason? I'm really disappointed in Flolab's customer service. I'll be purchasing a screen from another brand in your video.
same here ,,,, had my 2nd flolab (1st cracked after 1 month- replace under warranty) installed on my XS MAx ,,, 30 minutes later dropped it and cracked immediatelly . no more FLOLAB for me
Same here.not trust flolab! Easily crack! I had claimed a wrrnty n paid 8$ but issue crack still happen.dont waste money n get other brand that is more durability
You guys are the most thorough channel for testing I've seen for cases and screen protectors. You def have the method down. My only criticism is that you only do iPhones. Yes you can find similar products for the popular Android devices, but some companies don't even touch some Android devices. If y'all were able to somehow expand to the most popular Android devices, that would be a big help. Otherwise, keep doing what you're doing!
Thank you both for spending your hard earned money and time to have unbiased reviews! Just bought the flolab you recommended using your link and discount code!
Excellent review. Which is the one that reaches closest to the edge of the screen? I don’t use iPhone cases, so I’m looking for one that is actually “edge to edge” protection. Thanks in advance!
Probably because they advertise it as water resistance, and not necessarily oil resistance. The chances of oil droplets falling on your screen for the average user vs water droplets is pretty low.
The trick for dust is compressed air. If you have an alignment frame for applying it you can line up the protector then before letting it down onto the screen use the compressed air to blow away any dust and then plop the protector down.
Great detailed video! What would be the rankings in terms of value? Price to performance on individual screen protector would be an interesting thing to see especially as some of these come in packs or 2 or 3.
I took your recommendation a year ago and got the FLOLAB. I put this on some gravel and accidents pushed on the phone as I was getting up. I small pointed rock made a puncture mark in my screen protector and very thin lines radiated from the puncture. It looked to me like the cracks were in the phone glass, but to my surprise and the Geek Squad my screen was perfect! He asked what screen protector I used and I said FLOLAB it is the best for klutchs like me. Thanks for the great advice. Saved me $329.00
Only if you’re shooting in “selfie mode”. The default view will use the lenses on back of phone, and the flipped-to-selfie view will use the front of phone lens, which yes, probably has some haze from any screen protector.
Very comprehensive breakdown of these screen protectors 🤩👍. It’s great that you highlighted that trade off between scratch resistance and impact/crack resistance. I think we need to ask all of these companies to include larger dust removal stickers. Monty’s looking too cool for school with his shades 😎🐶.
I’m from Sri Lanka. Not have so much of money to support you. But the work you do is so unique. Appreciate your effort and the quality of your content. Already subscribed. And it’s not boring to watch your videos. 😇😇
I think shellus is probably the best one here, when my screen protector breaks, I usually replace it the same day or few days after. So once it’s cracked, it doesn’t matter if the other area gets cracked as well. But it’s cooling and scratch resistance is more appealing.
I don't have an iPhone but this video still helped me IMMENSELY in deciding which screen protector to buy. I spent the last two days reading about it, looking at Amazon reviews, etc and I almost despaired over it to the point where i thought "f it, i go blank". But now I'm comfortable to buy the Zegg product and I can finally focus on other things. Thank you guys to much!
Dude I really like the format with charts and all, but your summary or concluding chart seems completely bonkers, in that it does not follow the previous chart scores whatsoever - which is all quite confusing to say the least. In addition to this, and while your final summary included attributes such as; ease of installation, anti-bacterial etc, I'd question whether such characteristics should actually weigh-in on whether a protector could take first place or not, given that this would not constitute protection - ie, when was the last time you heard someone say 'this screen protector is useless against scratches and impacts, but it did such a wonderful job against bacteria, and it was so easy to install, that I just have to use it...' I mean in all fairness, someone could say that, though I really don't see how we could conclude that to be of any help in terms of peer-review personally... Anyways, I just thought I'd offer my two cents on matters. And so with that said, the final conclusion might be better presented in two parts - the first 1) scratch and impact resistance 2) whereas, other features such as; install, touch and feel, antibacterial, etc, etc. could cater to additional features, though not the main function of the screen itself - my two cents
Thank you for the review of the screen protector. Will be picking up a iPhone 12 mini in the near future. Been looking at the Spigen, only because I have a Spigen case on my 5s that will finally up grade now I like how Spigen has application process. That said, after watching this...will give FloLab and Shell-R-Us consideration. This take away from this review is your comment “scratches leads to cracks”....a very important aspect for me. Thank you from Montana
I love your channel , ı wish there were channels like you that tests different kind of products like cleaning and cooking tools and stuff. Keep it up . This is the way .
like super legit? or only kinda? totally thought, or just assumed? btw, saying "legit" doesn't add anything to your sentence whatsoever, unless wanting to sound like a dumbass was your intention in which case, bravo!
@@Waseemmmm I'm a grown man, and you think saying "virgin" is an insult? I think you're projecting your own insecurities. Anyways, I wish you and your goat the best, but make sure to use protection baaaaaaaaaaa
Great job on the entertaining and informative study! The strength of the glass to withstand cracks can be misleading when it comes to protecting the phone. To a certain point you would want the glass to eventually crack since this would prevent the transfer of the blunt force to the actual phone itself. Similar in thinking to motorcycle helmets which the foam inner material is designed to crack with a certain amount of force since you don't want the full transfer to the head.
I came here to see a regular drop test video now I leave with infinite wisdom on screen protectors. I forever will be grateful for this awesome video !!
@@bryansim9191 with respect, I'm going to trust the person the person who just reviewed 12 screen protectors with equipment. thanks for your opinion though
@@bryansim9191 the one you are looking at in the video you linked is the iPhone 11 version, This is the iPhone 12 version which may have differences from the previous version. for this reason you cannot compare two generations of products.
Put in a warranty claim with Flolab at 10:36 PM and was responded to at 10:38 PM! They approved my warranty claim and gave me a code for my new screen protector. I only had to pay shipping. I use a solid suit as my case and on a face down drop it partially slipped off to allow my screen protector to hit.
These reviews are some of the best and most technical oit there!!!! congrats you have helped me a lot through my choices and everything has worked flawlessly!!!
Can you do a section for screen clarity? I want to get the shellrus screen protector but I don't know if it will mess with the viewing quality considering that it will be on my phone for the remainder of it's life span if it doesn't break.
Good point! I switched from Zagg elite + to spigen and noticed better clarity. But also I think the tactile response was better with Zagg. I think along with clarity, tactile response should be looked at as well!
I think he mentioned in a previous video that the Shellrus was the clearest screen protector of them all. That’s what went with, I ordered it almost a week ago and I’m still waiting for it to arrive in 2 days. Pricey but I’m excited for it.
Picked up The Flolab and installed it today on my iPhone 12 Max. Wow this feels so smooth to the touch! Thanks for your reviews! I did follow your link so I hope you get the credit!
I just purchased the Spigen Tempered Glass and was amazed how easy it was to install. This is my first Apple device as I've always been an Android fan boy since they pretty much came out. I've never had a screen protector install easier than the Spigen, such a good method to install. That said, I don't spend $60 bucks on screen protectors, so maybe there are some amazing install methods on more expensive ones. But for $13 bucks for 2 I'll be more than happy to replace them once or twice a year if they get a little scratched.
@@burtmachine I applied it myself, I bought it online, picked it up at an Apple store, but the staff said that the one I purchased wasn’t compatible because it came with the tray, so they told me to do it myself at home :/.
@@Stanislasz That sucks. I bought the Belkin Ultraglass online and had it shipped to me. When I picked up the phone at Apple, I brought the Ultraglass with me and I asked the staff to install it for me. They said I needed to return the one I had bought online (which has the at-home install try) and then buy the one in the store (which has different packaging). I did that, and then they installed the screen protector for me. I'm surprised the staff at Apple did not offer you that option!
I put it on my moms 12max and instantly took it off. It fit like it was meant for a smaller phone. Horrible to just have it line it with the actual screen and not to the edge. It looked so small on the phone. Took it off and back it went.
Wow. What a nice kit for install. Just goes on perfectly...no bubbles, edge to edge protection, and screen sensitivity is excellent (I can't tell a difference from before and after the installation). I would like to have the absolute most scratch resistance possible, but not at the cost of lack of impact tolerance. This is why I chose the FloLab over Sapphire. Really good scratch resistance with excellent impact resistance, as well. Never had a screen protector of this quality. Very happy.
Absolutely excellent level of detail, care and attention in these reviews. As an engineer I really now cannot go anywhere else to see screen protector reviews. Sir, the gallery salutes you! PS> You don't have Belkin codes to help support your channel. I am based in UK and Flolab shipping took too long for me :(
The improvements to testing methodologies were a big surprise. Far less “scientitious” than previous. Still not truly rigorous, but now good enough to inform my decisions as a consumer. So, credit where credit is due-your effort backing up your intentions is impressive. Hats off. Moreover-This was a clarifying and decisively helpful video. Good job!
After spending about two hours online looking up articles for screen protectors (and cases), I stumbled across your channel. The way you lay out all the information is excellent. Thank you for simplifying my life!
Here's are the power rankings (and corresponding affiliate links/codes for the Top 10):
1. FLOLAB NanoArmour - "MRE10" @ www.flolab.io (I think this code still works)
2. Otterbox Amplify - mreh.ca/32NVtrM
3. Shellrus Sapphire X - "MREH10" @ www.shellrus.com/
4. Rhinoshield 3D Impact - mreh.ca/357hTWv
5. Zagg Invisible Shield Glass Elite - mreh.ca/2IJ8bB2
6. ESR Tempered Glass - mreh.ca/32NrUX9
7. Mous Hybrid Glass - Get a 10% discount (it stacks I think) by using the link: mreh.ca/GetAMous-Jan2023. If that doesn't work, try the code "Mobilereviewseh678ji5".
8. Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit - mreh.ca/3nrnJbp
9. DBrand Tempered Glass - mreh.ca/2UrE2Zx
10. Otterbox Alpha Glass - mreh.ca/38ShGIO
I wonder if the the quality of the front camera is affected by the flolab nanoarmour since it covers the entire screen? Btw I love your reviews and I can rely on them!
I think I’ve found a flaw in your impact testing method? Notice the two that score the highest are the ones made of composite materials, ie part glass and part plastic. The plastic makes them more flexible so they crack less easily. But this would actually make the iPhone screen underneath break more easily! Plastic screen protectors do not protect the screen as much as glass. To do a true test of impact resistance I think you would need to attach the screen protector to an iPhone and see if the iPhone screen underneath cracks. Although this would get very expensive very quickly!
Thats not quite true though, really rigid materials like glass will transmit the force straight to the screen, flexible materials will deflect and absorb the impact.
Your wrong to a degree as glass is harder and will allow force to pass to the next screen easier than a screen that’s able to deflect the force back somewhat, that’s why they use both..plus you could just use a force gauge underneath you not need a iPhone to crack..
@@markim5087 i read somewhere that glass doesnt protect the phone screen from cracking just scratches. Plastic protects the actual screen against cracking. Very confusing.
This is the only channel I trust for when I’m looking for good screen protectors and cases. Keep up the good work
i totally agree! but concerned for his bias against the otter box
which one is it?
Same
same bc his reviews are never paid promotions so you know it’s all real
FLOLAB IS #1
I still can’t believe how chill Monty is. Willing to just sit there with sunglasses on.
@Spectator I'm genuinely concerned for that dog. Growing up I could easily identify abuse victims, I can sense he has had some sort of trauma. I can just look at Monty and tell he'll get abused if he doesn't follow what his owner will tell him. Am I saying that his owner (MobileReviewsEh) abuses him? No, I'm simply stating that something doesn't seem right with this dog.
@@im_sarge_bro4542 I mean you also gotta remember a dog isn’t a person
He's terrified he'll be eaten in an Asian recipe and/or shady Chinese restaurant that cuts costs using ally cats, strays, lost, and stolen pets.
@@jimkirk9691 that's a bit racist
@@im_sarge_bro4542 imagine being this dumb
Just a heads up to anyone considering the Shellrus: there is a logo permanently marked into the sapphire. They have made it less obvious than last year’s model, but it is still present. The company has said that they are considering removing it, as they have more control over returns (able to easily detect when fake screen protectors are returned). I was going to buy one, but I am holding off until they can completely remove the mark.
the read more button.. is weirding me out :/
Logos are the worst. I won’t touch anything that has one.
I’ve had mine a year now and maybe noticed twice … maybe only once
The new one doesn't have a logo
@@majorkhan2169 did u buy one? how is it performing?
You’re like the Consumer Reports for phone accessories! Thank you for everything that you do!
I work at verizon and install screen protectors all the time for customers and I’ve gotten good at it I think
Almost never get bubbles
Key is to first use the alcohol wipe all over the screen, then wipe the screen with the microfiber cloth thoroughly, then use the sticker for the remaining bits of dust! Works every time for me, just make sure you can’t see any specs of dust on the screen before dropping the protector on!! Good luck!
What’s the best protector you guys carry on Verizon? Just got my phone and I need one asap wanted to drop by tomorrow morning
@@quantum3280 that’s absolutely not true u don’t need to spend more than 30 to get a good protector
Dude just wrote every screen protector companies instructions in the comments 🤡
@@Bruno-mr2ho I have had good luck with zagg and Spigen for the under $20.00 price point. I have never spent in the $70 range for a screen protector though. You can tell once they break and you take it off the good one with bend very far in half without snapping, the cheap ones crack right away at the slightest bend. My theory is you want it to flex like that because it means it's absorbing shock.
I read a tip years back that suggested running hot water in your bathroom and letting it steam up. After its mostly dissipated there is no longer any dust specks in the air, they have all been weighed down by the moisture! I think you could possibly screw it up if you did it too soon... I apply it as soon as the air is basically to normal. I have done this every time and never had a speck of dust under my protector since! LOL THE DAMN SPECKS!! I will rip it off is there is even one :)
The doggo is really sweet I love the way he looks at the guy .
Me too! That was so cute!
I like doggo
Maybe you know this, but slanted table test you came up with is a "Bostwick scale." It is most commonly used in the food industry with tomato products to test water vs solid content and viscosity, Good job on this review!
It’s extremely rare I leave comments. I have to commend you on all your efforts and testing. It’s the only true, proper, scientific way to conduct a test. Love it. And as always Monty steals every episode despite all your hard work. God bless you.
wauw hours of research, and came to your video by accident. i was searching for versus video's... in my case zagg and flowlab... only one on youtube that I could find... maybe with some better video descriptions I would have landed on your video hours ago... but anyway it was a pleasure to watch. highly appreciate the work that you and your colleuge put in to it. praise praise
Give Monty an extra hug for his cuteness! 😍 I got the Flolab screen protector based on another one of your reviews and used your coupon code so thanks for such thorough reviews. I got the privacy screen protector for my 12 pro max so I hope it’s as good as the standard one seems to be.
Thanks for showing us your review on screen protectors, very informative, great video.
Thanks for sharing.
Paulo & Kath GB. 👍👍👍
Just got my Shellrus for the 12 Pro Max; it took me, literally, 8 seconds to install. Highly recommended.
Did it have a logo on it?
@@MamaDouglas no, they removed that branding.
Can you do a review at some point that talks about the side chipping? I forever have issues with like dozens of these glasses, cheap to expensive.
Get one with a frame
Would love to see review of a few inexpensive screen protectors compared to a couple more expensive ones. 40+ dollars for screen protector is crazy
Is it?
For me people that have 1k phone and cry about 50£ case or protector price TO THEN 2 weeks later cry me a F river cos they dropped their phone and now the guy told them is cheater and faster to get a new one than replace the screen are a worst breed of people that should be entirely utilised.
It’s same as people getting 5L m bmw or AMG and crying about petrol prices lmao. Do you have brain?
You either a wealthy guy for whom 1k is like 1$ that doesn’t need any cases or protectors cos when he drops his phone he just get a new one
OR you get 1k as a normal human being, GET DECENT CASE AND DECENT PROTECTOR to be safe and respect money you spent.
When you buy those type of things - this is NOT the time to save money mate.
Like a bimbo that wanted to save 100£ on a boob job ( something that effects she’s gonna see and feel till the end of her days ) and now one nipple is looking up and another down LMAO. Well done.
Here You save 30$ to lose 500, 700 or 1000$ 🤡 well done, you can be proud of yourself. One digit iq brains lmao.
my first time watching your channel. not only did you help me get the best screen protector for my new iphone 12 pro max but you helped me decide what dog to get... your dog is so adorable how quiet and calm he/she is.
Me: *using a screen protector I got from the dollar store*
Clutz here. I have a CaseKoo screen protector. It lasted over a year before cracking. BUT the oleophobic attribute is AMAZING!!! Still going strong in May when December’s end was a year.
Another crucial spec should be tested is the light transmission rate, so with the screen protector on the color and brightness should still be consistent.
I’m gonna make an educated guess here and say that total transmittance for all of these products is greater than 90%, so you probably wouldn’t notice a difference if you tried
@@aidanf2610 Nothing about your guess is educated. There are big differences that become apparent in direct sunlight. Belkin has by far the best transmission rate hence why Apple only stocks those in store.
@@Emucratic And how do you know that Belkin has 'by far' the best transmission rate?
@@niyosdiary Works for Belkin
Blue light would be interesting too
I always come back here, no matter how long the gap in between purchases and TBH, I pop by in between to keep up to date. You’re the only one I fully trust - many thanks 👍🏼
Great, thorough review as always. I’ve previously used Zagg and Belkin, but for the iPhone 12 pro got the Flolab screen protector using your code. Definitely easiest to install and so far my favorite. Had no idea about the oleophobic coating wearing off and really liked the way you demonstrated that!
hey ! flolab seems to have 4 different protectors for the iphone 12. which one did you get ?
(and do you know the difference between each of them? it doesn’t seem entirely clear on the website)
@@supermulticouloured Yea their website is a little confusing. I got this one flolab.io/collections/iphone-12-pro-screen-protectors/products/iphone-12-pro-screen-protector. I think the other versions include one that is anti-glare, and a version that is U-shaped at the top and doesn’t cover the notch on the iPhone. I think there is also one version that is more “case friendly” i.e. it doesn’t have the black edges. But I’ve used mine with an Apple MagSafe silicone case and a Belkin case and haven’t had any issues. Hope that helps!
@@sdonnellyrx thank you for the reply ! much appreciated
A dude at Canada Computers told me to run a shower for 5 min before installing. Just tried it with the Zagg, not one piece of dust. Also, reviews say the Zagg is too small for the iPhone 12, but it overlaps the screen no problem, just doesn’t go to the edge of the phone itself. Great video, very helpful!
Which NanoArmour did you test, in particular? :) They have 4 clear screen protectors that all sound pretty similar. 😅
After watching the video, I bought Glass Screen Protector Dustproof CORTUTOL, which is easy to install and remove. The quality is very good and worthy of recommendation,perfect!
The review I was waiting for!
Been using the Mous Hybrid glass for my iphone 11 for over a year. No cracks no scratches. Tried a whole bunch of different screen protectors for the previous iphone 10 as they kept cracking after a few weeks/months.
In my clumsy way of handling, I need impact protection over scratch resistance so the Mous Hybrid wins it for me. Only downside is on the 11, it was kinda small, edges weren’t tapered and didn’t reach all the way to the edge of the phone. But I eventually got used to it.
Oh and give Val a raise! Great research work and editing!
Would you still recommend it?
You just gained a new follower ! This test is amazingly methodical. No « I think » just tests and obzervations ! Wow did you do the same thing for cases ?
A nice way to prevent dust from going back on the screen during installation is to use an antistatic mat, type Bergeon, something from the watchmaking world. I found it pretty practical on a wooden table with as few cloths as possible around and while using finger cots.
Wow, this is the type of review video I was hoping to find… and it was so much more! Even though it’s almost 2 yrs old, still relevant. Great job! Thanks for your hard work!!
I don't have an iphone, and I don't use a screenprotector, yet I'm still sat here watching your videos 😂
thanks! ended up buying the flolab for the iphone 13. the easy to install won me over
I always run a shower for about five minutes then go to the bathroom and apply a screen protector to your my phone. The humidity in the air takes out all the dust, I have never had a piece of dust underneath a screen protector ever.
Can u come over and put one on for me? I dno how to lol
I’ve the vacuum cleaner very close to the screen which gave me the best results.
That makes sense. Generally you want to avoid applying when the ambient air conditions are too dry which can cause static electricity and attract dust particles like magnets.
Wow, I’ll try that!
My showers are too cold for that
I would like to see a combo video of screen protector and phone case ranking. Mix and match for different brands to optimise all round protection or use to same brand for fitting issues?
The one time Val shows her face, we found out she is not his wife. 2020 man...
Armando Fernandez now he should change his wife to Val 👍🏼
Yea I was like: WTF?
Where do u see this I've NEVER seen her face lol not fair
@@Kjohny44 that’s rude to his wife
Wait what? ∑(ﾟДﾟ) What time stamp?
Hands down -- you have the best reviews for iPhone accessories !!
One company I’ve found had a surprisingly AMAZING installation was actually the Walmart black web brand, it’s all built into the packaging so you open the box put your phone in (cleaned of course) peel of the sticker off and close the box and it lungs everything up perfectly, AND it had an amazingly huge dust sticker
Started to get small micro scratches on my 12 Pro Max. Came to this video to find out about screen protectors. Thank you for all your hard work
Thank you for your advice and testing! Got the Flolab (through your link, of course). It took a few days to arrive but it was so worth it! You are right about the ease of installation. I love this screen protector.
Every time I search anything iphone, I always go back to you guys' channel. You always have the best and most informative videos. Thanks for the great info!
This man needs ALOT more recognition
I have the Shellrus Sapphire Screen Protector installed and it’s not noticeable at all! It’s a perfect fit. Ceramic Shield screen for maximum shatter resistance and Sapphire screen for maximum scratch resistance. Extremely happy. Happy I discovered your channel bro!
this channel is so underrated
Which Flolab screen protector did you use? they have 4 of basically the same ones.
I have a question! Which would be the top 10 best PRIVACY screen protectors?
I installed 2 of the FloLab Nano Armor screen protectors on my new 2 iphone 12 Pro Max. With the help of the installation tray it when on perfect the first time. Also no problems with the Mous Limitless 3.0 and Clarity cases for iphone 12 max that you previously reviewed. The FloLab screen protectors fit edge to edge with no issue on Mous cases. Yes your discount code still works. Great reviews. Thanks.
Hi you probably get thousands of comments each day so you probably won’t even see this but I’m an 18 year old girl with no knowledge about tech. Your honest vids taught me so much about which products to buy, what to look out for etc. I usually don’t leave comments on videos so this is a little new and slightly cringe for me but I just wanted to genuinely thank you for all your help. I really admire your integrity and how you describe yourself as a reviewer, not an influencer. I honestly wanted to just thank you and tell you that I appreciate your videos! Hope this wasn’t too cringy haha😂 please keep making awesome videos!!
Good onya love, not cringe at all
best reviewer so far. previously i dislike your video but after watching tons of it. you're the one i go first before deciding what to buy. thanks man! great content!
Please tell me, your giving that dog treats. Hes such a good boy.
Add fingerprint & glare resistance and clarity testing. I would also like to see the same barrage of test on the privacy versions of Shellrus and others if possible. Thanx and great videos 👍
Thanks for the review!
The link for the Flolab Nanoarmour is for the main site where I can see several different screenprotector options, Which one specifically was reviewed/recommened in the video?
thanks
For the most trustworthy reviews, I come here. Before buying any tech product or accessory, I look to see if you have a video about it first. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
I would love to know what affects the screen colour most too. That would be great to know! Love your videos!
Monty is actually my main reason for watching and subscribing.
The tech is bonus lol. Plus you're Canadian...
Thank you for the video. I purchased the Flolab on your recommendation, but was disappointed. I had my screen protector for 4 days when it broke and cracked without major incident. No drop, no forceful scratch. I did register my screen for warranty and was asked to pay the $8 in shipping to replace the screen. I can't keep paying $8 every 4 days because the screen is breaking for no reason? I'm really disappointed in Flolab's customer service. I'll be purchasing a screen from another brand in your video.
same here ,,,, had my 2nd flolab (1st cracked after 1 month- replace under warranty) installed on my XS MAx ,,, 30 minutes later dropped it and cracked immediatelly . no more FLOLAB for me
Same here.not trust flolab! Easily crack! I had claimed a wrrnty n paid 8$ but issue crack still happen.dont waste money n get other brand that is more durability
You guys are the most thorough channel for testing I've seen for cases and screen protectors. You def have the method down. My only criticism is that you only do iPhones. Yes you can find similar products for the popular Android devices, but some companies don't even touch some Android devices. If y'all were able to somehow expand to the most popular Android devices, that would be a big help. Otherwise, keep doing what you're doing!
Thank you both for spending your hard earned money and time to have unbiased reviews! Just bought the flolab you recommended using your link and discount code!
Excellent review. Which is the one that reaches closest to the edge of the screen? I don’t use iPhone cases, so I’m looking for one that is actually “edge to edge” protection. Thanks in advance!
Dropping water on the surface isn’t a good measure of oleophobic coating. Oleophobic is “oil”-phobic. Try something like a thin oil.
Right, I was so confused when he tested it with water lol. It's not called a hydrophobic coating
Probably because they advertise it as water resistance, and not necessarily oil resistance. The chances of oil droplets falling on your screen for the average user vs water droplets is pretty low.
@@MetalMann-de3xi the coating is for the oil on your fingers
@@MetalMann-de3xi then don’t use this as a measure of the oleophobic coating.
he adds oil to the water
Thank you for your detailed, unbiased reviews. Your channel is my go-to every time I get a new iPhone.
Omg I’m absolutely shook, I always assumed that Val was your wife 😂
I did as well I thought val was he’s wife I was like WHAT! 😂
Was looking for this one. I thought exactly the same.
Omg me too!! I replied that part to see if i was missing the sarcasm 😂
Same
But its seems so like it i mean they are in a hous together with a dog and doing videos together saying real usage
The trick for dust is compressed air. If you have an alignment frame for applying it you can line up the protector then before letting it down onto the screen use the compressed air to blow away any dust and then plop the protector down.
Great detailed video!
What would be the rankings in terms of value? Price to performance on individual screen protector would be an interesting thing to see especially as some of these come in packs or 2 or 3.
I took your recommendation a year ago and got the FLOLAB. I put this on some gravel and accidents pushed on the phone as I was getting up. I small pointed rock made a puncture mark in my screen protector and very thin lines radiated from the puncture. It looked to me like the cracks were in the phone glass, but to my surprise and the Geek Squad my screen was perfect! He asked what screen protector I used and I said FLOLAB it is the best for klutchs like me. Thanks for the great advice. Saved me $329.00
If the protector is covering the front camera, it's bound to effect the image quality right?
Only if you’re shooting in “selfie mode”. The default view will use the lenses on back of phone, and the flipped-to-selfie view will use the front of phone lens, which yes, probably has some haze from any screen protector.
Thanks for clarifying the Val situation. I've watched at least a dozen of your videos and never really was clear.
More variety than KFC as always dude, well done
Oh lol
Have you seen the Glass XTR from zagg with D3O integrated?
Very comprehensive breakdown of these screen protectors 🤩👍. It’s great that you highlighted that trade off between scratch resistance and impact/crack resistance. I think we need to ask all of these companies to include larger dust removal stickers. Monty’s looking too cool for school with his shades 😎🐶.
With so many protectors on the market, your review really saved me. Ordering a FLOLAB Nanoarmor now. Cheers to Monty.
VAL! 🤩 👏 YASSS QUEEN!
Real usage, real reviews , REAL VAL!
I’m from Sri Lanka. Not have so much of money to support you. But the work you do is so unique. Appreciate your effort and the quality of your content. Already subscribed. And it’s not boring to watch your videos. 😇😇
I think shellus is probably the best one here, when my screen protector breaks, I usually replace it the same day or few days after. So once it’s cracked, it doesn’t matter if the other area gets cracked as well. But it’s cooling and scratch resistance is more appealing.
I don't have an iPhone but this video still helped me IMMENSELY in deciding which screen protector to buy. I spent the last two days reading about it, looking at Amazon reviews, etc and I almost despaired over it to the point where i thought "f it, i go blank". But now I'm comfortable to buy the Zegg product and I can finally focus on other things. Thank you guys to much!
Dude I really like the format with charts and all, but your summary or concluding chart seems completely bonkers, in that it does not follow the previous chart scores whatsoever - which is all quite confusing to say the least.
In addition to this, and while your final summary included attributes such as; ease of installation, anti-bacterial etc, I'd question whether such characteristics should actually weigh-in on whether a protector could take first place or not, given that this would not constitute protection - ie, when was the last time you heard someone say 'this screen protector is useless against scratches and impacts, but it did such a wonderful job against bacteria, and it was so easy to install, that I just have to use it...'
I mean in all fairness, someone could say that, though I really don't see how we could conclude that to be of any help in terms of peer-review personally...
Anyways, I just thought I'd offer my two cents on matters. And so with that said, the final conclusion might be better presented in two parts - the first 1) scratch and impact resistance 2) whereas, other features such as; install, touch and feel, antibacterial, etc, etc. could cater to additional features, though not the main function of the screen itself - my two cents
Thank you for the review of the screen protector. Will be picking up a iPhone 12 mini in the near future. Been looking at the Spigen, only because I have a Spigen case on my 5s that will finally up grade now I like how Spigen has application process. That said, after watching this...will give FloLab and Shell-R-Us consideration. This take away from this review is your comment “scratches leads to cracks”....a very important aspect for me. Thank you from Montana
I love your channel , ı wish there were channels like you that tests different kind of products like cleaning and cooking tools and stuff. Keep it up .
This is the way .
Your dog is just soo cute, he is soo soo patient
i legit thought Val was your wife. 😂
like super legit? or only kinda? totally thought, or just assumed? btw, saying "legit" doesn't add anything to your sentence whatsoever, unless wanting to sound like a dumbass was your intention in which case, bravo!
@@dansmith6990 virgin
@@Waseemmmm I'm a grown man, and you think saying "virgin" is an insult? I think you're projecting your own insecurities. Anyways, I wish you and your goat the best, but make sure to use protection baaaaaaaaaaa
@@dansmith6990 Imagine getting this upset about a UA-cam comment. I’d bet my life you’re a loser with no friends
@@Evan-ve5yj No one would take that bet, because your life is worth less than nothing
Great job on the entertaining and informative study! The strength of the glass to withstand cracks can be misleading when it comes to protecting the phone. To a certain point you would want the glass to eventually crack since this would prevent the transfer of the blunt force to the actual phone itself. Similar in thinking to motorcycle helmets which the foam inner material is designed to crack with a certain amount of force since you don't want the full transfer to the head.
I got the flolab, thank you. Just crazy that shipping is half the price of the product and it's only standard shipping
I’d prefer a link to Amazon for the Sheelrus. I just like there service better.
I came here to see a regular drop test video now I leave with infinite wisdom on screen protectors. I forever will be grateful for this awesome video !!
I wish they sold the flolab in the UK... its so expensive to buy things from USA With the crazy high import charges :(
dont get it it sucks
@@bryansim9191 with respect, I'm going to trust the person the person who just reviewed 12 screen protectors with equipment. thanks for your opinion though
@@ainyan4318 ua-cam.com/video/a85A8BTFX30/v-deo.html
@@ainyan4318 suit yourself theres a difference between testing a newly bought brand new one vs used. the one test he did not do is the longevity test
@@bryansim9191 the one you are looking at in the video you linked is the iPhone 11 version, This is the iPhone 12 version which may have differences from the previous version. for this reason you cannot compare two generations of products.
Put in a warranty claim with Flolab at 10:36 PM and was responded to at 10:38 PM! They approved my warranty claim and gave me a code for my new screen protector. I only had to pay shipping. I use a solid suit as my case and on a face down drop it partially slipped off to allow my screen protector to hit.
9:41 you showed ESR but not DBrand and and accidentally the impact
Your reviews are amazing. I bought my glass, my case, my accessories all based on your reviews. You rock
Got myself a flolab one. Been very happy so far.
These reviews are some of the best and most technical oit there!!!! congrats you have helped me a lot through my choices and everything has worked flawlessly!!!
Can you do a section for screen clarity? I want to get the shellrus screen protector but I don't know if it will mess with the viewing quality considering that it will be on my phone for the remainder of it's life span if it doesn't break.
Good point! I switched from Zagg elite + to spigen and noticed better clarity. But also I think the tactile response was better with Zagg. I think along with clarity, tactile response should be looked at as well!
I think he mentioned in a previous video that the Shellrus was the clearest screen protector of them all. That’s what went with, I ordered it almost a week ago and I’m still waiting for it to arrive in 2 days. Pricey but I’m excited for it.
I got the Shellrus Sapphire X installed for my 12 Pro Max and it’s perfect, super clear. Invest in a high quality screen protector!
@@luisrule4evr My shellrus for my 12 Pro max is coming tomorrow; if you take a selfie with display flash on does it look weird?
@@luisrule4evr Does it affect the front camera quality?
Picked up The Flolab and installed it today on my iPhone 12 Max. Wow this feels so smooth to the touch! Thanks for your reviews! I did follow your link so I hope you get the credit!
Does it affect the clarity of the screen?
I love how he talks to Monty😭😭 how is he so quiet😢😩
What one would you put on a 12 mini?
Thanks
Looking for this answer too
I just purchased the Spigen Tempered Glass and was amazed how easy it was to install. This is my first Apple device as I've always been an Android fan boy since they pretty much came out. I've never had a screen protector install easier than the Spigen, such a good method to install. That said, I don't spend $60 bucks on screen protectors, so maybe there are some amazing install methods on more expensive ones. But for $13 bucks for 2 I'll be more than happy to replace them once or twice a year if they get a little scratched.
Do you still like the Spiegen? I need one for the 13.
I always enjoy watching your videos. This video was very helpful and contained the information that I wanted. Thanks for sharing.
I have the belkin one for the 12 pro, after watching this, instant regret for how much I paid...
At least you dont need to apply the screenprotector by yourself.
@@burtmachine I applied it myself, I bought it online, picked it up at an Apple store, but the staff said that the one I purchased wasn’t compatible because it came with the tray, so they told me to do it myself at home :/.
@@Stanislasz that sucks
@@Stanislasz That sucks. I bought the Belkin Ultraglass online and had it shipped to me. When I picked up the phone at Apple, I brought the Ultraglass with me and I asked the staff to install it for me. They said I needed to return the one I had bought online (which has the at-home install try) and then buy the one in the store (which has different packaging). I did that, and then they installed the screen protector for me. I'm surprised the staff at Apple did not offer you that option!
I put it on my moms 12max and instantly took it off. It fit like it was meant for a smaller phone. Horrible to just have it line it with the actual screen and not to the edge. It looked so small on the phone. Took it off and back it went.
Wow. What a nice kit for install. Just goes on perfectly...no bubbles, edge to edge protection, and screen sensitivity is excellent (I can't tell a difference from before and after the installation). I would like to have the absolute most scratch resistance possible, but not at the cost of lack of impact tolerance. This is why I chose the FloLab over Sapphire. Really good scratch resistance with excellent impact resistance, as well. Never had a screen protector of this quality. Very happy.
Absolutely excellent level of detail, care and attention in these reviews. As an engineer I really now cannot go anywhere else to see screen protector reviews. Sir, the gallery salutes you!
PS>
You don't have Belkin codes to help support your channel. I am based in UK and Flolab shipping took too long for me :(
The improvements to testing methodologies were a big surprise. Far less “scientitious” than previous. Still not truly rigorous, but now good enough to inform my decisions as a consumer. So, credit where credit is due-your effort backing up your intentions is impressive. Hats off.
Moreover-This was a clarifying and decisively helpful video. Good job!
"Antibacterial Coating" 7:28
shows picture of a virus