Despite the improvement of the screen coatings of modern smartphones, with daily use it is highly susceptible to mechanical stress. To protect it from bumps, scratches and cracks, the installation of protective shockproof glass allows.
What is it and what does it consist of?
This element is made of tempered glass that has undergone chemical treatment. It is slightly thicker than a standard protective film. According to the characteristics - significantly exceeds. On the market there are protective tempered shockproof glasses with a thickness of 0.26 and 0.33 mm, and some even 0.5 mm.
Glass hardness is 9N, which is 2-3 times more than different types of film. Commercials often show how tempered glass protects the display from being hit by a hammer. It is immediately clear that this is an exaggeration, but if you scratch the screen with a knife or a key, there will be no trace left on the surface.
For the most part, protective glass has a five-layer structure, it consists of the following materials:
- base made of silicone, which is responsible for fixing the element on the screen surface;
- bonding layer, which does not allow the screen to crumble into fragments in case of impact;
- anti-reflective layer responsible for the brightness of the display even in strong light;
- protective coating that prevents damage to the screen;
- lyophobic layer that keeps the screen clean, repels moisture and keeps fingerprints and greasy fingers off the display.
From which we can conclude that the protective glass serves not only as an obstacle to mechanical damage, but also has a number of other useful functions.
How to choose it?
When choosing shockproof tempered glass, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Price. The cost of protective accessories varies greatly. At the same time, you should not think that only expensive models have the best qualities. But high-quality glasses cannot cost about one dollar, the average price range varies from $10 to $30.
- Strength. The vast majority of tempered glass has a hardness rating of 9 N. This indicates the degree of impact that the material can withstand upon impact or short-term load. If there is no corresponding marking on the product packaging, it is better to refuse the product.
- Glass or film. Here it is more difficult to determine. It all depends on the factors that are more important to the user. For example, film gives less lossscreen sensitivity than glass, easier to install and cheaper. However, the second option has greater transparency and durability, anti-reflective coating, and does not leave fingerprints.
- Material of production. The screen protector is not always made of glass. In some cases, it can be replaced by a special multilayer polymer. If cracks form on the glass upon impact, then only scratches will remain on the polymer. There are also differences in image transmission. The issue here is throughput. Glass is very accurate and bright, while artificial material makes it worse and dimmer.
- 3D glass. If the phone has rounded edges, then when choosing a hardened coating, you should first of all pay attention to the same rounding around the perimeter as the protection. Some manufacturers produce glasses with a specially designed transparent adhesive, which allows you to hide irregularities along the surface if an absolutely even part was purchased.
Mocolo
The company produces a wide variety of glasses, their average thickness ranges from 0.15 to 0.3 mm. The last parameter is the most requested. However, if the screen requires a coating with rounded edges, 0.15mm thick glass is better.
After installing a shockproof protective glass on the gadget, there will be no problems with displaying the picture even with side lighting, the clarity and brightness will remain the same, and the polarization will remain intact. Will please users and affordable price - no more than five dollars. Comes withglue. At the same time, it should be noted that the rate of defective products is quite high, but in such cases the glass will be replaced with a new one for free.
Nillkin Amazing, Solomon
This Japanese manufacturer is considered one of the best in the world among those producing goods of this kind. Anti-shock glass is made of AGC material using a special technology. As a result, it acquires high strength indicators. Another distinctive feature is the ultra-high light transmission.
The coating is made of tempered glass, the hardness of which is 9 N. It is coated with nano-optical ultra-thin layers, so that the surface reflects ultraviolet rays, repels oil stains and other contaminants. Its thickness does not exceed 0.2 mm, and the edging is made in such a way that it does not allow the edges to injure hands.
Shockproof glass for Iphone
Solomon is a well-established manufacturer of protective coatings. The glass of this manufacturer has a thickness of 0.3 mm and is great for most iPhone models. The coating strength index is 9 N. The top layer is not subject to scratches, very pleasant to the touch. Applying the cover is fairly easy if you follow the instructions.
DF's premium glass screen protectors are designed for iPhones 7th generation and up. They are made of an innovative aluminosilicate polymer, which increases the level of protection of the gadget by 25%. Its surface is resistant to scratches and moisture. The average cost of an item is $40.
Protective shockproof glass Red Line designed for iPhone 4, 7, 8 models with rounded 3D edges. All manufactured products have a strength index of 9 N, which is why it is able to withstand various damages. The thickness of the glass is 0.33 mm, so that the sensitivity of the sensor is not limited and the image is clear.
IQ Shield LiQuidSkin
This so-called smart film features an unusual wet installation method. It effectively performs its protective functions and, according to manufacturers, is able to recover.
The package includes two overlays at once, so if you failed to install the film the first time, you can try again. Since it is quite difficult to do it yourself, it is recommended to watch the video instruction first.
Ringke
This company produces great accessories for mobile devices. However, one of the best products is the "invisible protector". It is made of polyurethane with an additionally reinforced film, while it can take the form of curved edges of a 3D display. This option is suitable as shockproof glass for Samsung Galaxy, seventh and subsequent generations. The kit includes a pair of protective pads, a dust cleaning sticker, a scraper and instructions for use.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews,shock protection on mobile devices is relevant for users. Customers who purchased protective films and glasses speak only positively about them. They are satisfied with the quality of the transmitted image and the fact that it is easy to remove dirt from them. The only thing that users warn about is that it is advisable to install such a coating at service centers or specialized points of sale. With independent manipulations, people were not always satisfied with the quality obtained in the end.
