Has anyone had both of these screen protectors? How do they compare in clarity, feel, oil and fingerprint resistance? Thanks!
I have both. Using the Olephobic on my iPhone 5 and a Glas tr on my S4. The Glas tr wins, it's more resistant smudging and feels nicer.
agreed. will not go back to regular screen protector anymore
The glas TR is amazing, it feels buttery smooth (super buttery) to the touch, and is pretty resistant to finger oils and smudges, if smudges is on the glass, a simple quick wipe will get most of it off.
And it also gives me a peace of mind that the glas will also give some sort of protection for when I drop by phone. Heck, even the folks who have cracked their amoled just by putting it in their pockets which flexed it enough to crack it..
Glas is well worth the money.
Thanks for everyone's feedback. The gorilla glass does feel great, smooth. Nice that the glas will preserve that. I'm using a case so the glas.T is what I want right?
vinuneuro said:
Thanks for everyone's feedback. The gorilla glass does feel great, smooth. Nice that the glas will preserve that. I'm using a case so the glas.T is what I want right?
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I'd pay more money and get the tr with the curved edges, it very nice. I use it with a case, but still, the curved edges makes it feel like the glass if part of the phone, unlike a non-curved edge.
Spigen glass tr slim the way to go
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Do you feel the edges at all with a case though? I'm just thinking about the regular version being slightly thinner.
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Do you feel the edges at all with a case though? I'm just thinking about the regular version being slightly thinner.
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I guess if your case never comes off, than the T will do just fine. My slim hard case has no protection for the top and bottom, so that's why the TR is nice.
The Glast.r with the spigen slim armor case is the BEST combo I've found by far. Simply amazing.
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Go for the glas.tr version. It's not much more and you'll have the peice of mind it's more durable.
-Airax
The glastr honestly feels much smoother than the glass screen of the s4
I went with MIME Ghost Glass myself. It has a hardness rating of 9H and the Spigen was 8H. So the MIME is harder then the Gorilla glass 3 (a7H-8H rating) though MiME is .08mm thicker (.32mm to MIME's .40mm)
Just my 2 cents worth and reasoning for it.
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I have a massive question guys. I would like to buy one of these tempered glass protectors from spigen. The TR has round edges but is 0.4mm thick and the T has sharp edges but is 0.23mm. Has anyone had any experience with these and what are your thoughts?
Which one should I buy. Also the TR is 5 pounds more.
Thoughts?
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I have a massive question guys. I would like to buy one of these tempered glass protectors from spigen. The TR has round edges but is 0.4mm thick and the T has sharp edges but is 0.23mm. Has anyone had any experience with these and what are your thoughts?
Which one should I buy. Also the TR is 5 pounds more.
Thoughts?
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If you are going to use your device naked definitely go with the TR. If you're going to have case on it the T should do just fine. I opted for the Glas.tr myself. I have my phone in a case at work and naked at home. You won't be disappointed with either.
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Is it because of the sharp edges that if I have no case it will be annoying? What is your experience with the TR? Is it thick?
Thanks
I owned the slim t version it's not sharp imo the perfect screen protector. It's only a tad thicker than the plastic screen protectors.
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Is it because of the sharp edges that if I have no case it will be annoying? What is your experience with the TR? Is it thick?
Thanks
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I have heard of chipping issues with the T on other devices when not used with a case. Personally I think that the TR looks better with the rounded edges as well, but again with a case you wouldnt notice a difference but for thickness.
I dont find the TR too thick at all. Air view still works flawlessly with it and it just feels amazing. Is it worth the extra money? To me it was, but for my specific use. YMMV.
I will say I reapplied it about 10 times before I got it perfect and it held up great. Like I said previously, you will not be disappointed in either of them.
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This is one of the reasons why I decided to go with another company from my tempered glass... although I do not have a lot of experience with this type of protection I do know that I want a thin glass that provides protection... I think the sharp edges will leave part of your screen on protected unlike the rounded edges
If I was you and these were my two options I would definitely go with rounded edges
I've also heard that this company does not have the best of customer service
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Hello all,
im looking for an oil resistant screen protector, I'm currently using the zagg smudge proof but its not as smudge proof as advertised. I'm constantly sweading and using my phone and hate to wipe my phone oftenly. Im considering ether the sgp Ultra Oleophobic or Ultra Optics
which ones are you using out of these 2? Thanks..
As per experience, oleophobic version shows less oil smudges. But mind you, it's not 100% oil proof..only relative to other screen protectors.
I was thinking about rocking that Spigen TR glas screen protector. Lots of people have said its damn near smudge proof.
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I was thinking about rocking that Spigen TR glas screen protector. Lots of people have said its damn near smudge proof.
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i went with the tech armor ballistic glass, its cheaper than Spigen ($20), it has an oleophobic coat and it does great with fingerprints.
Is there a difference between the two, besides price? Also I'm new to this glass screen protector stuff, the thicker the glass the better the protection? I'm getting a Trident Aegis case and I'm not sure if the .2mm-ish would fit or if I would have to get the .15mm one.
Mine has better customer service and I really like the anti dust film they provide compared to an alcohol swab from spigen.
I have a spigen glas.tr and fell it was worth the $30. Its smooth and slick which does not effect any sensitivity. Cutouts are perfect and I would recommend to get a aluminum button. Mime got it far $2.50 or spigen got it in a 3 pack for $10
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U should also check out iloome. They r pretty good im rocking one now. For $25 u cant beat that
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Mime has amazing service. You have any problems with the product, they'll send yu a replacement for free, no questions asked.
In the future, your screen gets scratched up or broken, they'll send you a replacement with 40% off coupon.
This coming from personal experience with their customer service.
Spigen has good products, but customer service can be slow at times..again from personal experience.
In terms of the glass protector, they're similar except a few dimension and style difference. They're both great.
Hope it helps!
I had the Spigen Glas.tR on my HTC One and it was awesome. Planning on ordering Spigens new Glas.t Nano Slim for the GS4 and getting it in time for the weekend. The new Glas.t Nano Slim is .15mm compared to MIME's v2.0 at .32mm.
I like mime and their customer service
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Glas t slim is really thin and its easy to install. I really like it.
The most difficult part of the install is finding a dust-free room. This is almost true with every type/brand of screen protection.
Alignment is the key because its so thin as soon as you lay on the glass surface, it almost installs itself. Good luck.
anyone fond of invisible shield extreme?
MIME FTW!!
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Loving the spigen nano.
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Spigen nano is amazing...installation was a breeze...and the touch is simply excellent. Can't even think to get back to plastic screen protectors now.
I will say after looking at MIME's site they do offer a tempered glass screen protector + aluminum button for the GN2 which is something Spigen doesn't do, based on issues they had early on. I hope Spigen returns to offering one for the GN3 and if not MIME does.
I recently installed a Spigen nano on my S4. Amazing. I can't believe I've been using the plastic screen protectors for so long. I love the fact that I can touch my screen and still have it feel like glass. The installation was also much easier than any non-glass screen protector. I just lined it up and dropped it down and the screen protector did the rest. Perfect fit with no bubbles.
For anyone that wants to see it done see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpsBbld0E2A
It's my video of my installation. The angle could have been better, but it gives you the basic idea.
so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
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so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
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This is why I always think it's silly to not have a screen protector. Even if 99.9% of the time the Gorilla glass is strong enough, what about that 0.01% of the time? I also have a spigen nano and I really can't tell it's there other than the edges around the ear-piece. With screen protectors like this, there really is no reason to not throw one on just in case of the 0.01% of the time.
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so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
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Which Spigen Glas would you recommend? The tR (which I'm about to buy with the Neo Hybrid case) or the Slim Nano which is slimmer. I really want mine to be as close to naked as possible while having some protection. I'm not one to drop things and while I prefer holsters to throwing a phone in my pocket, I can at least tolerate this setup. Sorry to hear about that scratch though. No matter how small it may be, it's gotta kill because you'll always no it's there. At least you get to upgrade soon with one of this quick upgrade plans lol.
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Which Spigen Glas would you recommend? The tR (which I'm about to buy with the Neo Hybrid case) or the Slim Nano which is slimmer. I really want mine to be as close to naked as possible while having some protection. I'm not one to drop things and while I prefer holsters to throwing a phone in my pocket, I can at least tolerate this setup. Sorry to hear about that scratch though. No matter how small it may be, it's gotta kill because you'll always no it's there. At least you get to upgrade soon with one of this quick upgrade plans lol.
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spigen nano for sure 0.15mm is soooo slim
colonels said:
spigen nano for sure 0.15mm is soooo slim
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Ordered the Red Neo Hybrid and an extra Satin Silver bumper as well as the Glas nano .15 screen protector on Amazon Thanks to your info. It's pretty cool since Amazon is selling the Neo Hybrid for 15 bucks (except the Satin Silver which is 20) and I got free 2-day shipping. Love the guys at XDA. Thanks Colonel!
Hi to all,
I'm considering buying something that can best protect my S4 display. What can you advise me against accidental falls or blows to the display?
What's best choice?
Cover?
Tempered display films?
Bumper?
Many thanks
kajapezz8 said:
Hi to all,
I'm considering buying something that can best protect my S4 display. What can you advise me against accidental falls or blows to the display?
What's best choice?
Cover?
Tempered display movies?
Bumper?
Many thanks
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Personally-and others may disagree- I have glass screen protector from mime. Price is steep, but with 50% off, no hassle warranty from mime, it was worth it. Mind you, I got three replacements because I dropped my phone on concrete, then accidently dropped ipad on my phone. Both cases resulted in glass protector shattering, but the screen itself is completely fine.
On top of that, I use otterbox commuter when I go mt climbing, or camping.
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Personally-and others may disagree- I have glass screen protector from mime. Price is steep, but with 50% off, no hassle warranty from mime, it was worth it. Mind you, I got three replacements because I dropped my phone on concrete, then accidently dropped ipad on my phone. Both cases resulted in glass protector shattering, but the screen itself is completely fine.
On top of that, I use otterbox commuter when I go mt climbing, or camping.
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Mmm ok...MIME at the moment cost 24$
Is the MIME case friendly? I have the spigen case so a screen protector needs to have minimal coverage to make room for the case lip.
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If you have a spigen case, buy a spigen tempered glass protector. They all are all comparable with each other as long as they are spigen brand. Personally I had a mime feather lite tempered glass protector and it worked great. They're quite thin, but thin enough to where it will crack if flexed too much during installation. I recommend a spigen glassTr protector. They're ultra durable and don't diminish the capability of the screen at all. Well worth the price.
As far as cases go, I'm using a spigen neo hybrid. I've dropped my phone from about six feet up a few times now, and the case has protected the phone perfectly. Its also fairly thin so it doesn't add a very much bulk at all. As far heavy protection goes, otter box ultimately has superior protection.
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I have been using the spigen crystal series screen protectors ( $8 for 3) and the neo hybrid case. Seems to protect pretty well.
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Mmm ok...MIME at the moment cost 24$
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$24, but amazing customer service, and 50% discount on future replacements in case protector shatters.
You get what you pay for.. eBay has cheaper ones, but doesn't have the same quality, nor after sales support.
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Is the MIME case friendly? I have the spigen case so a screen protector needs to have minimal coverage to make room for the case lip.
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With mime, there is small space around the edges, for cases with curling lips.
I have spigen neo hybrid, and ultra thin case. Additionally, otterbox commuter and samsung official case (not sview nor flip cover). And I can say all the cases fit without a problem.
Otterbox or something similar. If you can get a discount even better, but the price is worth the protection these type of cases provide.
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$24, but amazing customer service, and 50% discount on future replacements in case protector shatters.
You get what you pay for.. eBay has cheaper ones, but doesn't have the same quality, nor after sales support.
With mime, there is small space around the edges, for cases with curling lips.
I have spigen neo hybrid, and ultra thin case. Additionally, otterbox commuter and samsung official case (not sview nor flip cover). And I can say all the cases fit without a problem.
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Amazing customer service is a stretch. Just see how they handle people who buy their cases.
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Amazing customer service is a stretch. Just see how they handle people who buy their cases.
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Just make sure you buy it from them directly (their Amazon or Ebay outlet).
Buy from *ANYWHERE ELSE* and they do not support you. Even if it can be verified that the product is authentic.
This is egregious and I will never buy their product again.
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Just make sure you buy it from them directly (their Amazon or Ebay outlet).
Buy from *ANYWHERE ELSE* and they do not support you. Even if it can be verified that the product is authentic.
This is egregious and I will never buy their product again.
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This is why I didn't feel bad buying a knockoff slimarmor s-view. At least I know I'm not getting no customer service and the price reflects that. Spigen gets the benefit of claiming awesome customer service, but only for a select group who buy through 2 options when multiple others are available. It's like samsung voiding your warranty because you bought your phone from AT&T and not verizon or sprint.
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Amazing customer service is a stretch. Just see how they handle people who buy their cases.
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Mime doesn't sell any cases.
This SPIGEN SGP Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM protected my screen like a champ when it fell, screen first, from aprox. 5 feet.
I like the MIME better and is what i have. I also have the Neo Hybrid and the slim armor cases from Spigen, I like the MIME Ghost glass best for 2 reasons.
first, The hardness rating is a 9H and the Spigen is an 8H rating so MIME is harder to scratch technically.
Second, The MIME is a .32mm thickness compared to Spigen's .40mm. I like this because with the very thin case edges the MIME still is recessed so if/when you put the phone face down it isn't resting on the glass protector.
1 more thing. MIME (others likely do too) has a thin layer of coating to resist finger prints. Solvents like windex and such will break that down. Use something for cleaning LCD and you will be better off. My first MIME Ghost Glass i used windex all the time and my finger prints were getting bad on it (way easier) and my 2nd one i only use the actual screen cleaner stuff and after 3 or 4 months it's still hard to get it all mucked up with prints.
does anybody have any experience with the Spigen Slim Armor View? i wanna get one of these along with a nano screen protector from Spigen as well, but i want to know what is my best choice between the Spigen cases
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This SPIGEN SGP Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM protected my screen like a champ when it fell, screen first, from aprox. 5 feet.
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This is what I use and I love it. Completely cannot tell it's there and 100% feels like the bare screen since it is of course glass just like the bare screen.
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does anybody have any experience with the Spigen Slim Armor View? i wanna get one of these along with a nano screen protector from Spigen as well, but i want to know what is my best choice between the Spigen cases
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Unrelated to the thread topic, but I have one in white and love it. I would suggest going through the slim view armor thread and finding a reputable knockoff dealer and getting it from there. Spigen will not replace it most times when it fails, even if you order it through an 'official' store and the hinges on the official case sometimes break.
I paid $15 for my knockoff and after 6 months of use on a construction site its still like new aside from the scratches. A glass screen protector does make it harder to press the home button to light up the s-view display, but that's a function of the screen protector thickness, not the case. With an aluminum home button sticker it goes back to a very light press.
I also run it with an official spigen glass.tr protector (Picked it up for $20, otherwise I wouldn't buy it).
Oh I complained about Spigen, but did not indicate what I use.
I use a glass screen protector. Glass all the way.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171172132327?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
They show up fast and only cost $9 or so. They are a little thicker than the Spigen Nano but for me it doesn't matter.
It definitely doesn't matter at $9.
Spigen tempered glass screen protector all the way.
Serious they are really just the best. Not only in terms of protection, it's also super slim and ultra clear.
anti reflexion screen protector, best!