As the title says, Zagg has finally added Original and HDX style screen protectors. They both ship more-or-less immediately, but their tempered glass one is still out of stock.
Head on over to http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/google-nexus-6-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields to see.
I will be more than likely getting this.
I'm kinda curious to see if ZAGG can release a glass screen protector that fits the N6 correctly or should I say "seals" correctly.
I've been looking at my BodyGaurdz and I think the flat design would be OK if the adhesive was a little more, um, adhesive.
So anyway what is HDX? It's basically plastic right?
I've already gone though 2 of the glass ones from zagg ( they have been available in store since they launched the n6 ). The original from sprint, and the updated sku version directly from zagg ( not sure what changed ).. They do not fit any better then the others. They go right to the edge of the device, and over the curved screen to produce wonderful halo effects right over the proximity sensor ( no cut outs for camera or sensor ). My second one is in the mail box right now waiting to go back to them... I can live with some halo effects ( some, not what i'm getting ), but with no cut outs, it does effect the device. Stick with your bodyguards for now ( at least its got the cut outs for camera/proximity), or get the orzly which is cut smaller then the screen to avoid the curved edges. Only other option would be plastic ones, like the zagg HDX.
Save your money....
kdoggy said:
So anyway what is HDX? It's basically plastic right?
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HDX is plastic like their original, but smoother and more transparent
Good to see, but I'm only interested in Glass which is still unavailable.
Zagg Glass in my experience are the easiest to put on, due to the easy plastic handles on the sides. Helps you line everything up perfectly.
Yeah that's kind of what I'm waiting for too is glass. I currently have a bodyguardz pure and it is not sealing on the edges.
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Just ordered the hdx, hope I didn't waste money.
dont get the original, with a screen as good as ours, this will make it look like poop
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Good to see, but I'm only interested in Glass which is still unavailable.
Zagg Glass in my experience are the easiest to put on, due to the easy plastic handles on the sides. Helps you line everything up perfectly.
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hdx has this as well
glass is available
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/google-nexus-6-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields/9490
I've had the zagg hdx in order since the 15th.... Shipping keeps getting pushed back.. Called to cancel my order due to this and they discounted it for me for the inconvenience. They said it would be shipping by the 6th.
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I have been certain I wanted to get a glass screen protector for the N6, but the more I read about them the more it seems like it is unlikely I will find one that fits the N6 screen well. So I've been looking at the Zagg HDX. According to Zagg, the HDX actually provides better drop protection than the glass. However, the glass is better at resisting fingerprints. In regular day-to-day use, I"d probably have more issues with fingerprints than drops. However, fingerprints can be easily wiped away. A drop could do a lot of damage. So I'm starting to waver in my conviction that a glass screen protector is best.
Do you believe that the HDX would provide better protection from damage to the screen? And, if you've used the HDX or seen it, what do you think of the clarity? Any glare?
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Since posting above, I did a little looking online to see what I could find out about Zagg HDX v Zagg glass screen protector. I ended up on Amazon. Since there are no reviews on these products for the N6, I took a look at the ratings for them on the iPhone 6+, thinking that it would be the most similar to the N6 in size and shape. Looking at the 30 most recent reviews, the glass averaged 3.95 and the HDX 2.88 out of a possible 5. From the glass reviews, the ones that concerned me the most mentioned chipping on the edges leading to cracks in the glass. From the HDX reviews, the most concerning were comments on how hard it was to apply, the lack of clarity, and problems with smudges and fingerprints. I'm still considering.
Edited to add: I went back to Amazon and checked out the reviews on the HDX for the Note 4, and they were much better---4.5 out of 5.
Just my experience with Zagg as a company I was a loyal invisishield user and was replacing two items through there warranty exchange. The items never came. I contacted them and they said they wouldn't charge me for not returning the items as they were moving locations and shipping was delayed. Long story short, I never got the items, Zagg charged me for not returning the defective products (because I never received replacement) and refused to refund me and fought my cc dispute. Pretty shady over 40 bucks. Just my experience
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Just my experience with Zagg as a company I was a loyal invisishield user and was replacing two items through there warranty exchange. The items never came. I contacted them and they said they wouldn't charge me for not returning the items as they were moving locations and shipping was delayed. Long story short, I never got the items, Zagg charged me for not returning the defective products (because I never received replacement) and refused to refund me and fought my cc dispute. Pretty shady over 40 bucks. Just my experience
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Ouch! That would put me off, too. So what brand of screen protector do you use, and is it glass?
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Ouch! That would put me off, too. So what brand of screen protector do you use, and is it glass?
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The best non glass one I've used (after trying 6 non glass and 3-4 glass) is the Spigen Crystal plastic one. I would recommend trying it. I still want glass, but I'll wait until they get it right.
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Ouch! That would put me off, too. So what brand of screen protector do you use, and is it glass?
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On my previous phone - icarez was by far the best i've come across. I tried a few glass ones, but the halo left me reaching for a plastic one again.
Currently : http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Spigen®-Crystal-JAPANESE-Definition/dp/B00P1HJC2E on my phone and my wife's phone. As the previous poster said, hoping these companies will eventually get the glass protectors right.
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I've already gone though 2 of the glass ones from zagg ( they have been available in store since they launched the n6 ). The original from sprint, and the updated sku version directly from zagg ( not sure what changed ).. They do not fit any better then the others. They go right to the edge of the device, and over the curved screen to produce wonderful halo effects right over the proximity sensor ( no cut outs for camera or sensor ). My second one is in the mail box right now waiting to go back to them... I can live with some halo effects ( some, not what i'm getting ), but with no cut outs, it does effect the device. Stick with your bodyguards for now ( at least its got the cut outs for camera/proximity), or get the orzly which is cut smaller then the screen to avoid the curved edges. Only other option would be plastic ones, like the zagg HDX.
Save your money....
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I will confirm this. Have the Zagg Glass on my Nexus 6 and it has seal issues. Mostly around the speaker ports and slightly on the edges. It's a little better than some of the others out there, but IMO not near good enough. I've ordered a HDX replacement back on Dec. 26th and it was showing expected ship date as Dec 30th and still is. Spoke to them this morning and they said it was back ordered and they don't expect the HDX for N6 to be available until end of Jan.
I too find myself in a quandary regarding glass - its preferable, but if none of them are cut correctly then it seems something else will have to work in the meantime. Has anyone compared Spigen Crystal (one of the best "standard" plastic I've found), Zagg HDX, and Rhinoshield - in terms of color/clarity/fit/anti-fingerprint coating etc...? Zagg HDX and Rhinoshield are suppose to be "not quite glass, but impact resistant harder/clearer than normal film" types, so I wonder if it stands up.
Edit: I hear that Spigen and some other plastics manage to obscure/trigger certain sensors like proximity... has this been your experience with Spigen, HDX, Rhinoshield etc...? Also, I wonder how close the Rearth/Ringke protector is compared to Spigen - the Ringke design seems to have a proximity cut out where the Spigen does not...but I hear that few standard protectors have the clarity/slick glassy feel of the Spigen.
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I too find myself in a quandary regarding glass - its preferable, but if none of them are cut correctly then it seems something else will have to work in the meantime. Has anyone compared Spigen Crystal (one of the best "standard" plastic I've found), Zagg HDX, and Rhinoshield - in terms of color/clarity/fit/anti-fingerprint coating etc...? Zagg HDX and Rhinoshield are suppose to be "not quite glass, but impact resistant harder/clearer than normal film" types, so I wonder if it stands up.
Edit: I hear that Spigen and some other plastics manage to obscure/trigger certain sensors like proximity... has this been your experience with Spigen, HDX, Rhinoshield etc...? Also, I wonder how close the Rearth/Ringke protector is compared to Spigen - the Ringke design seems to have a proximity cut out where the Spigen does not...but I hear that few standard protectors have the clarity/slick glassy feel of the Spigen.
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The Spigen has never given me any sensor issues and I've been using it since late november. I've seen people saying the Rhino Shield is cut way too big so it has a halo effect. The Spigen is the largest fit I have seen with plastic ones so far. I have tried Mr. Sheilds, Invisible Shield, iCarez, Spigen, Xtreme Guards, Jelly Comb etc.. and all of them have issues except for Spigen. I didn't like Spigens other Nexus 6 products (Neo Hybrid broke in a week, Slim Armor kickstand was too weak) however they nailed the screen protector in my opinion.
running the HDX here and no complaints with quality, came from the glass protector and it had the nasty halo effect, returned it told the dude at the kiosk, happily gave a refund and hooked me up with a free HDX, he had to get it specially cut in the machine, i guess this was when HDX was still unavailable at the time, but either way had a sheet of that stuff and just bam put it on, a few places of imperfections of the shield not completely "drying" out but beats better than having a naked glass for the meantime!
I just received my HDX in the mail today, after waiting more than 3 weeks for it to even ship. There is no cutout for the sensor or camera, which leaves me in dismay. There is also no fluid, this is a dry application screen protector, my first from Zagg. I've purchased at least 5 different screen protectors from Zagg, for tablets and phonesl and they have always been "wet" applications, so thats a little odd for me. The protector went on quite easily. The only "bubbles" are near the edges where it isnt sealing/adhering quite perfectly, especially at the speaker ports. I dont use the front camera too often so hopefully there wont be any issues from the screen protector covering it. 8/10
Edit: As a side note, I'm pretty worried that my case will push up on the edges of the screen protector, as it doesnt seal quite perfectly. I did not have this issue with my skinomi protector that I just replaced with this Zagg one.
Any glass recommendations for the BLU R1 HD device?
I am looking for the same. I found some on AMZN but dont know if to bite the bullet on them.
Amazon Screen Protectors
Honestly I wasn't going to put one on, because for me it's just a cheap backup, But after one day of use I already have a few very small scratches on the top right hand corner, Gorilla Glass 3 isn't doing great and my OCD is already bothering me.
If I get scratches on the actual screen area I'll lose it lol
On Amazon their are three choices and honestly they very well may all be manufactured by the same company based on the listings
BLU R1 HD Screen Protector [Tempered Glass], Popsky 0.26MM Ultra Thin 9H Hardness High Definition HD Scratch Proof Premium Screen Protector Glass Protective Film $8.50 w/ Shipping
[2 Pack] BLU R1 HD Screen Protector, Nearpow® [Tempered Glass] Screen Protector with [9H Hardness] [Crystal Clear] [Easy Bubble-Free Installation] [Scratch Resist] $9.99 - Free Prime Shipping
BLU R1 HD Tempered Glass Screen Protetor, Vikoo Scratch Proof 0.26MM Ultra-thin 9H Hardness Shatterproof High Definition HD Ultra Clear Screen Protector Glass for BLU R1 HD Phone - $8.30 with shipping
They are all 0.26MM
They all have 2.5D edges (which should match better with the 2.5d screen
They all have oleophobic coating
They all list Anti scratch/shatter/explosion.
My advice would be that if you want a backup protector and have prime go for the second one, otherwise the last one is 20 cents cheaper and most likely they are all the same screen protector just repacked by different companies which is extremely common. For a buck and some change more I'll probably go with the second one and let you know how it goes.
I ordered the one from Nearpow. I will update this when it comes in and I install on my BLU R1 HD.
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I ordered the one from Nearpow. I will update this when it comes in and I install on my BLU R1 HD.
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Looking forward to your review as I'm looking at that one myself.
I got this one early on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I61Y33Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I received the product, it didn't look like the one in the picture. Honestly, the shape and the cut outs looked like the other ones you listed. Fit was horrible. The Blu has a lot of curve and the edges weren't able to seal. Lots of lift around all the borders. Hopefully, these other ones are better.
Any updates on best screen protectors, no scratches yet, but i have saw a post or two about how easy this screen scratches.
The one I purchased arrived last night and I took off 6 for a .99$ plastic protector that I bought. That protector never say well so I gave the glass a try. Unfortunately the glass one sat just as poorly. Where the cut outs were for the camera and the LED the glass did not fit flush against the phone and showed as it was lifted.
I have taken both off and am just using the phone naked.
IMO
In my personal experience *most* screen protectors are created equal. My sister bought one off Amazon for 10$ and I bought one for 1.50$ on Ebay, When they arrived her's was in a fancier box but inside the boxes they had almost exactly the same contents. I tried scratching mine with a knife, and it didn't scratch (so it was glass). I'd say it is worth the risk (only 1.50 shipped in the same time as amazon one)
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I got this one early on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I61Y33Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I received the product, it didn't look like the one in the picture. Honestly, the shape and the cut outs looked like the other ones you listed. Fit was horrible. The Blu has a lot of curve and the edges weren't able to seal. Lots of lift around all the borders. Hopefully, these other ones are better.
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I bought the nearpow one and the fit was awful, because of the 2.5D glass it just didn't adhere on the sides at all and it wasn't even close to full coverage. I've chosen not to worry too much about the screen, it's a $60 phone.
I just bought a cheap case that has a bit of a lip to stop the screen from touching stuff. If I place it face down for example.
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I bought the nearpow one and the fit was awful, because of the 2.5D glass it just didn't adhere on the sides at all and it wasn't even close to full coverage. I've chosen not to worry too much about the screen, it's a $60 phone.
I just bought a cheap case that has a bit of a lip to stop the screen from touching stuff. If I place it face down for example.
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Same, because the phone screen is not square in the sides the protector don't adhere like it's supposed too
Does anyone like the nearpow ones from amazon? I bought the box with two of them but haven't put one on yet. I'm wondering if it's even worth trying since reports so far don't seem to good. I can see where it might be more challenging to make them for a screen with rounded edges. I have two of the phones now and like them very much so am interested in protecting them.
I purchased this one:
"BLU R1 HD Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Vikoo Scratch Proof 0.26MM Ultra-thin 9H Hardness High Definition HD Ultra Clear Screen Protector Glass for BLU R1 HD Phone"
from amazon.
Does not fit cleanly.
Given all these reports I am beginning to wonder if these are even tested or manufacturers just assume it will work once cut out to size.
Sadly, i'm just joining in the bad news. I purchased the Qosea Ultra-thin 2.5D 9H Hardness Crystal Clear Scratch Resistant Tempered Glass Screen Protector for BLU R1 HD and so far it-s the same result, it doesn-t stick on the edges because of the curvature of the screen. I'm still using it because i don't want to ruin the screen so i'll be waiting for the confirmation of a tempered glass that actually fits the screen properly.
I'm a bit baffled reading all the comments here and on amazon. It truly seems like nobody tested these things. I-m starting to think there are fake commenters because each glass protector have at least one 5 star review telling about how amazingly fits. Followed by nothing but unsatisfied people.
I have had mine since release and it's still in good shape. Don't see a point in getting any protector for such a cheap phone.
Well it's not exactly tempered glass but the reviews are better as to fit. Apparently it's a hard plastic. I'm getting this phone for my kid so something needs to go on there becasue he's not exactly not clumsy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HQOTA1M/ref=psdc_2407781011_t3_B01N4DEMZY
What is the thinnest glass available for the front and back of the s8? I was considering just using those instead of a case. Also, have tempered glass protectors fixed the 2.5d issues? Last time I bought one a few years ago, they weren't great
I have used the Gpel on my S7 Edge and been very happy with it. They have the S8 and S8+ versions on Amazon at half the price they are on their website.
I'm looking for only ones that have the back also ...
I had a screen protector for the S7 with a black border. You just have to be careful with applying them to make sure they're centered, or else there will be sensitivity issues. Otherwise, great protectors.
Unsure if they are the thinnest, but I always go with iCarez tempered glass screen protectors.
loving it on my Nexus 6P, and already have 2 ready and waiting for my S8+.
Via Amazon
I am considering picking up a OnePlus 5 since they have the student discount right now and am wondering, what is the recommended tempered glass screen protector and case to protect the phone.
I love Nillkin tempered glass screen protectors for the OnePlus One, Nexus 5, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, but it seems they really dropped the ball on the OnePlus 5. The screen protector doesn't even cover the whole screen! Then there's Orzly which covers the screen but the quality itself is not as great. So who does that leave then? What would you recommend?
I also don't know what case to choose. I was thinking of picking up the Nillkin Super Frosted Shield Matte case, but I wanna see what other alternatives XDA likes.
To be honest, the Nillkin is probably the best at the moment, it's got full face adhesion unlike a lot of the others which only have adhesive on the black borders, which means the main screen hovers slightly above the phone's screen which gives a rainbow effect when you use it. It's also compatible with pretty much every case because it's not pushing up against them like a lot of the others. The only thing about it is you can see dust around it as it doesn't reach the edges but this doesn't affect it's use and can be cleaned with a good wipe (I recommend these).
Spigen cases are nice but seem to be the worst for lifting the edges of any larger screen protector (including the official one).
The official screen protector from OnePlus is not compatible with the Otterbox case so remember that when you make your choice, both companies have stated this.
As for cases my personal favourite is the Spigen Neo Hybrid, I just love the way it looks.
I agree with @djsubterrain. Go for the Nillkin.
But if you want a tgsp which covers all of the screen, I recommend you this one : https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-automatic-adsorption-tempered-glass-t3660494
This tgsp is full adhesive, not only on the black borders. It fits perfectly with the sandstone case from OnePlus.
If you go with glass screen protector, don't get any of the ones that go edge to edge, they all suffer from the same problems such as dust getting underneath and the rainbow effect. As the others mentioned, the Nillkin is your best bet for glass.
As for cases, Spigen always makes good high quality cases and they have a couple of models available, I just recently got the Ultra Hybrid Clear case. I know clear cases tend to turn yellowish with time, but I like to show off my Dbrand skins.