An anti-glare screen protector has a matte finish that reduces glare and reflections on a display. ScreenShield’s version, Optic+ Anti-Glare, is a nanometre-thin film cut for each device, with a coating that makes screens easier to see in bright light.
Anti-glare has been in the ScreenShield range since its early days. The business launched in 2020 with Clear Nano Glass and soon added Anti-Glare Premium Films to guard against sunlight. Today, Optic+ Anti-Glare supports well over 30,000 devices, from Lowrance fish finders to the HP V19 monitor.
What Is an Anti-Glare Screen Protector?
Optic+ Anti-Glare is made from a number of layers and materials. It uses the strength and transparency of PET, so the protector keeps its impact and scratch resistance.
The surface has a Nano-Texture coating, which ScreenShield says is also referred to as Matte, AR or Anti-Glare. That coating is what does the work on glare.
How Does Anti-Glare Reduce Glare?
The Nano-Texture coating reduces the amount of light that reflects off the display, which gives a clearer image in bright or sunny conditions. The matte finish absorbs and redirects bright light, so the sun or bright lighting has less impact on the screen.
It works on glare from natural and artificial lighting, so it helps under bright artificial lights as well as in the sun.
How Is Anti-Glare Different from Nano Glass?
Both are Optic+ protectors. Anti-Glare is a matte film made to cut glare, and Nano Glass is a tempered glass hybrid with a crystal-clear finish.
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Optic+ Anti-Glare |
Optic+ Nano Glass |
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Matte finish |
Crystal-clear finish |
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Nano-Texture coating reduces glare and reflections |
99.9% optical clarity |
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Multi-layer film made with PET |
A layer of tempered glass between two flexible film layers |
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A great level of all-round protection from damage |
ScreenShield’s highest level of protection |
If you find yourself squinting at a screen in the sun, that’s what Anti-Glare is for. For the strongest protection and a clear finish, Nano Glass is the pick, and What Is Nano Glass? explains how it’s made.
Why Choose Anti-Glare?
It comes straight from ScreenShield:
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ScreenShield manufactures every Optic+ protector, so buying from ScreenShield means buying direct from the manufacturer.
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Each protector is precisely designed to fit one device model.
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Orders ship from Melbourne, where the team is based.
How Does Anti-Glare Protect Your Screen?
Optic+ Anti-Glare takes the knocks so the display doesn’t have to. ScreenShield’s product pages say it protects against scratches, scuffs and drops by absorbing impacts, and the collection page says it shields the display from smudges and damage too.
Does Anti-Glare Affect Touch?
The matte film is designed so the screen still responds the way it did before the protector went on.
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Touch sensitivity through the film reacts like the device’s own screen, with every touch transferred accurately.
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An oleophobic coating helps reduce fingerprint smears.
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The silicon-based, non-toxic adhesive holds the protector on securely and leaves no trace when it’s removed.
Where Does Anti-Glare Work Best?
Anti-glare helps anywhere bright light washes out a screen. ScreenShield’s product pages suggest it for the farm, the golf course, the lake or anywhere outdoors.
Optic+ Anti-Glare is listed for screens including:
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Lowrance HDS PRO 12, Eagle 9 and HOOK Reveal 7 fish finders
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Humminbird Helix 15 CHIRP MSI+ G4N and Piranha Max 4 fish finders
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The GoPro Hero 13 Black Creator Edition
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The HP V19 monitor
If a device isn’t listed, ScreenShield’s Custom Made service can make a protector to fit it.
Who Should Choose an Anti-Glare Screen Protector?
Anti-Glare suits people who:
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Use their device outdoors or in bright light
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Find reflections make the screen hard to read
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Prefer a matte finish with fewer fingerprint smears
If you’d rather have a crystal-clear finish and the strongest protection, Optic+ Nano Glass is the better fit.
Tips for Getting the Most from Your Anti-Glare Protector
Every ScreenShield protector comes with a free Optic+ Application Kit, which helps it go on easily and bubble-free. Inside are an isopropanol antiseptic cleaning wipe, guide stickers, a smoothing tool, a dust removal sticker and a microfibre polishing cloth for a final polish once it’s on.
For application help, see the How to Apply page. Spare kits are sold on their own too, if you want one on hand.
Choosing Optic+ Anti-Glare
If glare is the problem, Anti-Glare is the protector ScreenShield makes for it. Search the Optic+ Anti-Glare range for your device. If it isn’t listed, ScreenShield can make one to fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is anti-glare the same as matte?
Yes. ScreenShield’s Nano-Texture coating is also referred to as Matte, AR or Anti-Glare, so the names describe the same type of finish.
2. Does anti-glare work indoors?
It does. The coating minimises harsh glare from both natural and artificial lighting.
3. Does an anti-glare protector reduce fingerprints?
It helps. Optic+ Anti-Glare has an oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprint smears, and ScreenShield describes its matte finishes as reducing both glare and fingerprints.
4. Will it leave marks when I take it off?
No. The silicone-based, non-toxic adhesive holds it on securely and leaves no trace when it’s removed.
5. What if the protector doesn’t fit my device?
Every Optic+ Anti-Glare protector is precisely designed for a specific model. If you’re not happy with the fit or finish, ScreenShield will make it right. See Returns & Refunds for details.