The age old question, screen protector or not?

[Annie_M]

Got the Zagg HDX yesterday. It's perfect.

I have this as well, and paid extra for Best Buy to put it on. I am very pleased!

 

[SnapThrow]

Not this time around (so far...)

I have used screen protectors on every iOS device I have owned... until now... I am using my 7 (I know this is a 7+ thread) in an Apple case with no screen protection. I have to believe by now Apple has perfected the screen technology and strength and I see enough friends in these forums (and out in the real world) who do not put a screen protector on and the screen looks perfect.

 

[dpham00]

Not this time around (so far...)

I have used screen protectors on every iOS device I have owned... until now... I am using my 7 (I know this is a 7+ thread) in an Apple case with no screen protection. I have to believe by now Apple has perfected the screen technology and strength and I see enough friends in these forums (and out in the real world) who do not put a screen protector on and the screen looks perfect.

Diamond,titanium,and sand can still scratch the screen.

 

[qbnkelt]

Diamond,titanium,and sand can still scratch the screen.

Sand is horrible. My sister's screen is totally scratched because she likes to use the device naked.

 

[Matty]

I've always used them, but when I ordered my 7Plus I thought I'd take it off my 6S Plus for a while just to see how it felt. Even with nice glass screen protectors the screen looks and feels so much better naked, and also has less glare on the screen.

So the question is, are they needed anymore? I realize that with drops it is always helpful, but are they needed to prevent just light scratching? I'd prefer not to use one with the 7Plus and am curious if people are using them or not.

if the device has gorilla glass 4 or better i don't think a screen protector is needed. However, there is nothing wrong with adding that little bit of protection just to give you piece of mind that your device will definitely be fine.

 

[MooMooPrincess]

No matter what I get hairline scratches so I keep one on. This is my 2nd screen and 30 minutes later I had a hairline scratch lmao.

 

[pantlesspenguin]

I slapped a Zagg tempered glass screen protector early on when I got my 6s+. It held up very well, and was nearly invisible. Then a freak thing happened. I was at Applebees and the waiter dropped two full glasses of water as he was grabbing dishes from my gf. It was an honest accident. The dishes were stacked and he was trying to grab them the best he could and he just lost track of what his hand holding the tray with the water glasses was doing. One glass fell on me, the other fell right on my 6s+. The screen protector was damaged at the point of impact, but the glass underneath completely spiderwebbed across the whole screen. It was the craziest thing. In that instance, the screen protector did no good, and it was really the only time my screen had suffered any kind of trauma. I think when I get my 7+ I'll go without a protector. Plus it's a hassle to get them put on correctly!

 

[Not Quite Right]

Because the answers have totally changed since this question was last asked. What are you saving "Case or Naked" for a separate post? ...

 

[bamf-hacker]

No screen protector... No case... Thats just how I roll

 

[Quis89]

I always use one and I'm absolutely using one this year. I went with the biggest and largest. That's a $970 investment. Seems silly not to spend $3 to protect it from scratches. I like my devices in great condition and I'd rather not risk scratches in any form. Not to mention, if I want to sell it down the line I want the value as high as possible.

 

[Madscotsman]

I always use a minimal style case, but no screen protector, I have never liked the way they feel

 

[dpham00]

Sand is horrible. My sister's screen is totally scratched because she likes to use the device naked.

I agree.having a young child who loves to play with sand,it is unfortunately unavoidable for me

 

[MintBicycle]

Ordered my 1st iPhone (7+ matte black 128gb) yesterday. Will definitely try screen protector but unsure which one yet.

 

[JML5150]

I slapped a Zagg tempered glass screen protector early on when I got my 6s+. It held up very well, and was nearly invisible. Then a freak thing happened. I was at Applebees and the waiter dropped two full glasses of water as he was grabbing dishes from my gf. It was an honest accident. The dishes were stacked and he was trying to grab them the best he could and he just lost track of what his hand holding the tray with the water glasses was doing. One glass fell on me, the other fell right on my 6s+. The screen protector was damaged at the point of impact, but the glass underneath completely spiderwebbed across the whole screen. It was the craziest thing. In that instance, the screen protector did no good, and it was really the only time my screen had suffered any kind of trauma. I think when I get my 7+ I'll go without a protector. Plus it's a hassle to get them put on correctly!

So Applebees fixed your phone? Or did you at least get a free 2 for $20??

 

[Biggs91276]

MintBicycle I ordered the spigen 2 pack for the iPhone 7 plus and the tech armor screen protector. May want to give those a look.

 

[robertk328]

I used skins for my earlier phones, including a screen protector. Had some trouble with it on my iPhone 4 so went without. Got my 5 and went without but 2 weeks in I got a scratch on the screen. I was careful and nothing shared the pocket. Something may have been in there (dirt, who knows) so since then I always use one. Not glass as the curved edges mean it's too far from the edge. But the crystal kind work great for me

 

[MintBicycle]

Thanks for the advice...will check it out.

 

[pantlesspenguin]

So Applebees fixed your phone? Or did you at least get a free 2 for $20??

They paid for my insurance replacement. I went home and submitted the insurance claim for $175. I went back to Applebees and showed them a screenshot of my credit card account which showed the $175 payment to insurance. The Applebees manager went back and brought out $175 in cash. I just hope it didn't come out of the waiter kid's pay. He was super apologetic and he felt REALLY bad about what he had done.

 

[kataran]

Funny thing is I never used one on any device but just ordered one for me and my GF.

The 9H Tempered Glass because it's color coded to our phones. Hope we like them or there coming off quick

 

[Hoggles]

I've never used a screen protector and never had even a micro scratch on my displays with Gorilla Glass or Apple's glass.

Even the most clear protector, still looks horrible compared to a naked display. Defeats the whole purpose of a quality display.

I do use a case though. And my phones have always had their own pocket, with display side always toward my leg.