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Steinheil anti-fingerprint vs ultra clear

Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen

I have the ultraclear on and love it. Great in the sun and fingerprints show.up less then the glass I would just get ultra clear
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ckombo said:
Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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I've owned both for various phones and am currently using the Ultra Clear on my EVO:
Ultra Clear
Pros:
1. Ultra clear
2. Reduces fingerprinting compared to the naked screen
3. Very durable/scratch resistant
4. Very smooth feel, to me it feels just like the naked glass.
Cons:
1. Fit is not 100% perfect, it leaves a small gap all around it.
2. Still shows fingerprints (though less)
Anti-fingerprint
Pros:
1. Reduces fingerprinting drastically compared to the naked screen
2. Very durable/scratch resistant
3. Nice textured feel
Cons:
1. Reduces the clarity of the screen substantially, IMO so much so that I prefer not to use this protector for this reason alone.

ckombo said:
Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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Martin Fields is the very best. It even includes a camera lens protector. However it is very expensive.

I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.

x iFLaWz said:
I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.
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I know some people swear by Bodyguardz and I have used it on other devices. However it is a wet application product like Invisibleshield and more than one EVO user has claimed that water from the install ruined their phone. Therefore on my screen I will only use static application (water free) protectors such as the Steinheil or Seidio.

Besides for that how does it hold up to the other ones???

Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!

i got the Steinheil ultra clear and i found the resulting tactile response to be a bit worse than some of the other screen protectors i've tried, ie. sprints

ckombo said:
Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!
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I do not feel that the film reduces photo quality. It is crystal clear and glass-like. The cut is near perfect. However, Martin Fields does not offer the best performance under the sun (compared to anti-glare protectors).

I got the Steinheil Ultra Crystal Screen Protector from the SGP Store. I'll tell you, for $16.74 ($13.99 + $2.75) at the door, nothing can beat this excellent product.
Ordered online Sunday morning. Order was shipped on Monday and I got it today, Thursday.
Yes, I will confess it was a pain in the a** to get it right, not so much because of it being difficult to apply, but because I made the mistake to peel off the protector and then leave it like that for a while while double checking the instructions and videos in YouTube. What happened is that small lint particles floating in the air got stuck to the film, so when I applied it I had multiple pieces all over my screen.
Now, I must say, the provided "dust remover" stickers DO WORK. Use one to lift the film, another one to remove the particles adhered to the inside of the film or screen. (I kept 2 stickers on each corner of the film, since I had to peel from different angles. This saved me a lot of time.)
In my case, I just had so many it was totally exhausting to get them all out. But I did a pretty good job despite the initial setback. I was very meticulous and wanted it as perfect as possible, and I am happy to say that at the end it came out just like I wanted.
Also, I was a little worried after reading some of the posts here, regarding lower responsiveness to the touch. Well, I have ZERO issues with that. I am very impressed, actually. I can barely tell the protector is there, yes, it is ULTRA CLEAR indeed. Everything works just as it was before, to the slightest touch.
And since I am using the protector along with a black TPU case, it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to tell there is a film covering the screen, because you cannot see the edges of the film. (The film is slightly smaller in dimensions than the actual screen, but it does cover the whole face, including buttons on the bottom.)
Overall, very pleased and happy. I recommend this product to everybody.
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PS - I can't say much about glare under sunlight, since it is night time over here right now... But if anybody wants to know, I can update this thread tomorrow.

Steinheil Ultra Fine

Does anyone have this. I am currently looking to get a better screen protector than the one that I got from verizon and this looks like a good option.
So does anyone have any experience with this type of screen protector and any pros and cons about it?

Assuming you're getting this for anti-fingerprint purposes, the SGP Ultra fine will do you wonders. It does prevent fingerprints from getting on to the screen. However, it slightly compromises the display a little. You will see little artifacts from the light of the display going through the screen protector, since there are layers in there used for the anti-fingerprint.
Don't get this if you want ultra clear display, or if you don't care much about having fingerprints. If you want ultra clear, try their Ultra Crystal Clear.

I've been using it so far for about 2 weeks.. Amazing for anti-fingerprint purposes..
One of the best screen protectors I have ever had..
Definitely recommended..

I've had the ultra fine for about a week and so far it's great. The clarity of the screen is definitely compromised, but you don't notice it after a bit. One of the best things is your fingers don't drag/catch like they can on naked glass or crystal style protectors. It just sort of glides across the surface.

what do you guys think about the anti-glare on this screen protector?

I have ultra fine and i like it, but there is alot of glare outdoors, but it does its job, i see no fingerprints on the screen.
as Purgatoiry said you definitely slide across the screen with this screen guard.

Varelse said:
I have ultra fine and i like it, but there is alot of glare outdoors, but it does its job, i see no fingerprints on the screen.
as Purgatoiry said you definitely slide across the screen with this screen guard.
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huh, it is supposed to be anti glare...

Dunno what to say, because of the matte finish, when the sun is on it its hard to see.
just my 2c of course, and even with the glare, i still wont use any other screen protector.

Wouldn't use anything besides a Steinheil.

Varelse said:
Dunno what to say, because of the matte finish, when the sun is on it its hard to see.
just my 2c of course, and even with the glare, i still wont use any other screen protector.
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I had one of the earlier anti-fingerprint protectors on my incredible and I noticed the same thing. I think the problem is that the sunlight gets diffused in the screen which makes it hard to see through the glare.

Is the Crystal Clear smooth like the anti print one?

D3TH METAL said:
Is the Crystal Clear smooth like the anti print one?
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Crystal Clear is like glass. It's probably the best option if you want to protect your screen but want to make it feel like nothing is there. I have one on mine and people, who play with my phone, don't realize there's a protector on it until they see the seam for the protector.

Video Review: SGP Ultra Oleophobic Screenshield

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Oleophobic screenshield from SGP, which they make for a variety of different devices. This is an oil resistant screenshield, which unlike the Ultra Optics, does not affect screen quality at all, but isn't as resistant from fingerprints / glare as the Optics. Overall I'm really pleased with the final product, you can find the full review below:

Yep i have this on my phone too and it is very good, ive never had any problems.

jonny68 said:
Yep i have this on my phone too and it is very good, ive never had any problems.
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how long are you using it now?

How does this compare to the crystal version?
Also would this or the optic (anti finger) be better? For both clarity and finger prints

Intercrew said:
How does this compare to the crystal version?
Also would this or the optic (anti finger) be better? For both clarity and finger prints
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The crystal version has a more similar feeling to the naked glass, whereas this one is smoother, which some may or may not be a good thing.
Crystal version is for someone who wants to protect their screen without affecting quality or texture, but you'll still get fingerprints.
I still prefer the Optics since it helps with glare as well.
Better for clarity: oleophobic
Better against fingerprints: optics
Hope I helped!

Ploone said:
The crystal version has a more similar feeling to the naked glass, whereas this one is smoother, which some may or may not be a good thing.
Crystal version is for someone who wants to protect their screen without affecting quality or texture, but you'll still get fingerprints.
I still prefer the Optics since it helps with glare as well.
Better for clarity: oleophobic
Better against fingerprints: optics
Hope I helped!
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Thanks, but if you compare clarity from optics to oleophobic how bad is the optics? I don't mind fingerprints but having to constantly wipe and having the edges of the screen build up dirt/oil/prints is really ugly to clean. I'm sure it'll ruin the rubber/silicon case that I'll be using (sgp neo hybrid or ex).

Intercrew said:
Thanks, but if you compare clarity from optics to oleophobic how bad is the optics? I don't mind fingerprints but having to constantly wipe and having the edges of the screen build up dirt/oil/prints is really ugly to clean. I'm sure it'll ruin the rubber/silicon case that I'll be using (sgp neo hybrid or ex).
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The oleophobic is close to 100% clarity for me, really hard to tell if it affects quality whatsoever, seems to be super clear.
The ultra optics is probably 90% clear, you can definitely tell there is something on it but viewing the screen is fine, not uncomfortable.
Like I said before, I'd still choose the ultra optics over anything else because of the benefits against fingerprints and dirt, I can live with a little screen degradation.

manmad said:
how long are you using it now?
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Since July, you would hardly even notice you had a screen protector on either, well worth the money.

jonny68 said:
Since July, you would hardly even notice you had a screen protector on either, well worth the money.
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Completely agree. Although I prefer the Ultra optics, the Oleophobic is still a great option.

I have the Ultra oleophobic and it was great at first but after a couple months, i start to see a lot of smudges, fingerprints and oil on the screen. So it's not really holding it up for me.
Now I'm just looking at the other ones.. What's the difference really between Ultra Optics and Ultra Fine? I'm looking for one that is good or at least decent on fingerprints and the best clarity. Which one is better? It just makes it seem confusing since both are matte style with antiglare/anti-fingerprint properties but they are two different products!

Tri3Dent said:
I have the Ultra oleophobic and it was great at first but after a couple months, i start to see a lot of smudges, fingerprints and oil on the screen. So it's not really holding it up for me.
Now I'm just looking at the other ones.. What's the difference really between Ultra Optics and Ultra Fine? I'm looking for one that is good or at least decent on fingerprints and the best clarity. Which one is better? It just makes it seem confusing since both are matte style with antiglare/anti-fingerprint properties but they are two different products!
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The Ultra Fine is what is known as a classic anti-fingerprint protector, it severely affects screen quality but does the best job at preventing smudges and glare.
The Ultra optics has better screen clarity, so there is not as much loss of quality, and while it does a good job at preventing smudges, it is not as good as the Ultra Fine.

Re: The Crystal version as mentioned earlier in the thread; I couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it seemed to magnify fingerprints. That said, when it was clean and untouched it was "invisible". Touch sensitivity was affected as well, not as good as no protector obviously, but paled in comparison to the Ultra Optics which was unexpected.

mudferret said:
Re: The Crystal version as mentioned earlier in the thread; I couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it seemed to magnify fingerprints. That said, when it was clean and untouched it was "invisible". Touch sensitivity was affected as well, not as good as no protector obviously, but paled in comparison to the Ultra Optics which was unexpected.
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I haven't tried an Ultra Crystal in over a year now, back on the iPhone - I too was disappointed that the fingerprints were so noticeable.

Video Review: SGP Ultra Optics Screenshield + Comparison between others

Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Nano Optics screenshield that a lot of you have been asking about. This is an anti-fingerprint & anti-glare screenshield that features a similar form factor to the Nano Clear, but with a different coating. Like the Nano Clear, it is super easy to install but the anti-fingerprint coating serves to make fingerprints and smudges much harder to show.
In this video I've also compared the Flex HD, Ultra Clear and Ultra Optics in a detailed manner based on pricing, protection, clarity, etc - that way you guys can see which one fits you best.
Check out the full review & comparison below;

Thanks for the review, it was well done. :good:
I see the "Optics" is marked more towards anti-fingerprint properties.
Would this mean the "Clear" is a fingerprint magnet?
Do you think the Clear is better or worse than the bare-screen when it comes to resisting figerprints?
I'd like to go with the Optics, but I really want the 100% clarity.

CZ Eddie said:
Thanks for the review, it was well done. :good:
I see the "Optics" is marked more towards anti-fingerprint properties.
Would this mean the "Clear" is a fingerprint magnet?
Do you think the Clear is better or worse than the bare-screen when it comes to resisting figerprints?
I'd like to go with the Optics, but I really want the 100% clarity.
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The Clear isn't a fingerprint magnet by any means but it certainly doesn't help combat against them. That is a tough question since they both show nearly the same amount of fingerprinting but I think the bare-screen is a bit better for whatever reason. I used the Nano Clear for a little over a week and didn't have too many issues with extreme fingerprinting, though.

Review of Spigen/Steinheil Screen Protector

This is a "hands on" review of the Spigen/Steinheil "Ultrafine" screen protector. From their website:
Ultra Fine : Anti-Fingerprint
Ultra Fine film is a high quality film with a slightly textured film with 30% increased light transmittance. The Ultra Fine is effective in preventing glare, smudges and fingerprints
High grade anti-glare hard coated film
Premium matte surface
Good surface hardness : 3H
No rainbow effect
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PROS:
1. Reduces glare a bunch.
2. Very fingerprint resistant.
3. VERY nice feel with finger input.
4. After switching to the white nib, VERY nice feel with s-pen. Feels and sounds like you're using a pencil.
5. Cut very well, easy to install.
CONS:
1. Adds artifacts to the screen. Looks like a fine grain. Too much for me, not worth the benefits. As an idea, I put one on my wife's Ipad 3 before I installed mine. Once on, the Ipad3 screen definitely looked WORSE, by a fair margin, than the Note screen naked. So, yeah, if you're looking for a great display, this is not the screen protector to get.
2. Since the white nib is harder, you hear a "tap" every time the nib hits the screen. Annoying.
3. No cutout for the light sensor.
I'm not happy at all with this. Just too much grain. I have the Crystal Clear version on my Skyrocket; I'm going to try that on the Note. Using the black & white nib on the skyrocket has a nice feel. Just a little bit of added resistance, feels more like a pen. Of course, I can't really write on the skyrocket, so only time will tell if I like it on the Note.
If reducing glare is more important than a crystal clear display to you, you might really like this screen protector. If not, pass it by.

Well this is a little unfortunate to hear, however, this is the anti-glare screen protector of theirs, correct? I moved to Steinheil last year after someone said it was the best hands down and you couldn't even tell it was on, for the ultra clear version. I bought one to try it out and it really was A.) Easy to install, no mess ups, B.) Clearer than anything i'd seen and C.) Durable. Bought one for all android users on my account and the iphone. I was waiting for it to come to the Prime but it never did.
SO i'm curious, have you had an anti-glare screen protector on your tablet before? Ever expereienced one? I'm not knocking you down - but some people do not like it because indeed, it makes the screen grainy, due to layers in order to have the appearance of anti glare.
I had another manufacturer's anti-glare on my prime when i had it, and it did indeed negate the effects of glare especially outside. I think some people don't mind the changing of the screen effects (or hardly notice it) and some people notice it terribly, which is why if you go to a electronics storee such as Best Buy and see the Shield Protectors or whatever they are called anti-glare for the iphone, at the bottom of the packaging it states it does make the screen look grainer, in so many words. For an ipad3 with higher resolution than 1920x1200 like the TF700 i can't imagine this is good. The thickness (3H) means the quality of the image should suffer.
MY real question, however, is did you write Steinheil back and complain and get it exchanged or a new one sent out to you? They are known (in my experience) for their quality and customer satisfaction. ALso, how much did you pay for it and more importantly, was it easy to apply without getting hair/dust/etc. In it? On the phones I have it's extremely easy to apply - honest to goodness, however a tablet in my opinion is much more complicated to not get hair/dust/etc on it.
ALso I want to state - this is or should NOT be confused with their Crystal Clear model. THe crystal clear I have on 3 Galaxy S II's and 1 iphone and it truly is, crystal clear (but leaves smudges).

Yes, this is the matte version, not the crystal clear. I have the crystal clear on my skyrocket and it's gorgeous. I have tried other matte screen protectors, on other tablets, and I do have to say this one has less graininess than the others I tried. I will be writing steinheil to see if they will exchange... As I noted in my review, I found it very easy to install.

get the crystal version if you don't want the rainbow effect.