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Review on ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mothca Matte Screen Protector: Anti-Glare, Anti-Fingerprint Tempered Glass for iPhone XS/X/11 Pro | Clear Film, Bubble-Free, 3D Touch Responsive - Case Friendly by Saber Spencer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Incredibly good anti-reflective protection, especially at this price!

I've been using Power Support International's anti-reflective films since they sold them, but their iPhone X film didn't feel as oil-resistant as it used to, so I bought one to try. I'm an absolutely crazy perfectionist - they are very difficult to install to absolute perfection, but no more difficult than any other glass protection I've tried (plastic films are much easier to install because they are more flexible). I recommend sticking one of the stickers provided to the BOTTOM SIDE of the glass prior to installation, with part of the sticker still showing, so you can peel off one of the corners to remove any stuck dust (like a pull tab). With plastic film screen protectors, you can simply stick tape over the screen protector to peel it off, but not with glass protectors. Focus on perfect alignment first, then only lift half of the tread, use other stickers to remove stuck dust, then lift the other half and remove the remaining dust. Wear nitrile gloves and work on a very clean, hard surface that will not attract dust. It took me about 45 minutes to fully install it as best I could. In terms of fit, even on the iPhone X, the protector's glass extends beyond the edge of the visible display, but the anti-glare area is only inside. This means that the entire visible area of the screen is protected, however there is a 0.5mm gap around the visible area that is not anti-glare. It doesn't matter much and isn't very noticeable in normal use, it's just something to be aware of. Note that the cutout in the lens for the cutout is right on the edge of the visible area and does not extend beyond the visible area and does not overlap the cutout to avoid blocking the sensors. The screen protector fits the phone very well and doesn't leave any bubbles in the middle, although there are a few tiny "bubbles" in a few places at the very edge, but I expect they will fade over time. The anti-reflective finish is very, very nice and very similar to that of my Kindle Voyage. Compared to the Kindle, it feels a little more "silky" but almost as anti-glare. Although this somewhat reduces the image quality on the screen, it is part of every anti-glare surface and is a very good balance between excellent anti-reflective coating and image quality. They are probably twice as anti-reflective as the latest Power Support anti-reflective films. Especially for the whole $9 I paid this is still an insanely good deal for a really good product. I'll update with use on how well it resists fingerprints and smudges, does bubbles work on the edges, and if I find any issues with it, as I've just installed it at the time of this review. TL ;DR - Excellent anti-reflective coating, very very good value for money, built-in perfectionists, be ready for battle. >> UPDATE IN 2 WEEKS<< Well, the tiny blisters on the edge never went away on their own and I'm wondering if that's really the case. tiny dust grains prevent them from disappearing. I've also noticed that small dust and lint particles get stuck to the side edges of the screen protector, as if the adhesive between the screen and the protective glass sticks out just enough to trap the dust particles and hold them in place. However, the anti-reflective coating is still so good that I stick with this protector despite a few small blemishes.

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Comments (9)

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May 09, 2023
Overall Fair Screen Protector
January 24, 2023
Protects from cracks!!!!
January 16, 2023
Love at first sight
January 01, 2023
Saved my screen!
December 28, 2022
High quality and easy to install
December 12, 2022
A very good screen protector for a fraction of the price
December 05, 2022
Overall Fair Screen Protector
December 04, 2022
The Protection Of God for your iPhone X
October 14, 2022
The best screen protector I have ever purchased