Best And Worst Screen Protectors for Google Pixel 8 Pro

[@nil1874]

The Spigen is the worst ever, the black corners gets over the normal display...

[@B0tl1k3]

And He dient even say it

[@emoista]

i stopped watching as soon as he recommended it

[@nathdogg1985]

Yes I would not recommend for anyone to buy the Spigen or Caseology ones until they changed their design. Whitestone EA is much better and what the Spigen/Caseology should have been.

[@nahtannoJv8]

​@@B0tl1k3maybe he didn't notice it. I didn't notice until I was using the phone for a few hours

[@6hilltop6]

I got it to work by using the Spigen case not the guide that comes with it, the black borders aren't a problem now, I agree tho it's a bad design with the black border

[@krikcly]

You know, tempered glass screen covers are designed to shatter at a certain impact kind of like crumple zones on a car. An extremely shatter resistant screen protector isn't necessarily better

[@jack_grylls]

I wish more people knew this, the whole point is for the protector to take the impact

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Not exactly. Screen protectors are not cars. As long as the impact is fully distributed across the majority of the screen protector, then it is doing its job. Just because it isn't shattering doesn't mean it's worse. At least you know that you won't have to replace your screen protector. If your screen protector isn't breaking, more than likely your screen won't either. How many times has anyone ever seen a screen protector survive and the underlying screen shatter instead? I'm gonna guess next to no one has. Certainly I'm no saying it's not possible, though I'm not sure one that could even exists.

[@lShishkaBerryl]

I saw a post on Reddit today that said the protector didn't break but the screen did lol, I've seen it a handful of times over the years. They don't usually go to the very edge so a corner impact can get to the screen without even touching the protector if there's no case on the phone.

[@jeremysumpter8939]

​@@johnjingleheimersmith9259 there's a bit of nuance , you are both right

[@producer_ben]

This channel is my first point of call after ordering any new phone. The presentation and testing is awesome. Unbiased and informal, without it being sponsored and endorsed. Keep up the great work.

[@NonLegitNation2]

I have the Spigen screen protector but I am considering one that doesn't have the black border. I will say though that no matter the price every single pack should give you atleast two screen protectors, it's pretty bogus that some of the more expensive ones only give you one.

[@Zoobyy]

yeah the black border is annoying but i've gotten used to it now on mine

[@NonLegitNation2]

@@Zoobyy I ended up biting the bullet and switched to a dome glass screen protector. I've used them on my S22U and N20U in the past and done the installation so many times that it's not hard to do anymore lol. So far so good, been using it since about 2 weeks after got the P8P at launch and the only thing I've had happen is I had my phone in my back pocket and I scooched across a cinderblock wall and it lifted about a mm of the corner of the screen protector but it's barely noticable.

[@Zoobyy]

ah nice. I might switch to the dome glass too eventually. Used it on my previous phones and its so good. Forgot to mention this spigen one gets lifted up by my spigen case so had to put some paper in the top corners to stop it.@@NonLegitNation2

[@Danny1024DM]

DO NOT BUY THE SPIGEN! You will regret it as the black borders actually cover the screen of the phone and make it smaller

[@Oktheorignal]

In depth and wonderful!! People like you don't get the fame but are the actual useful KZbinrs!!!

[@TheGreatGoku94]

I don't usually comment but this video is exactly what I was looking for to determine which screen protector I wanted. This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@HighTechCheck]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, knowing the video helps out makes it all worth it. I will be reviewing some cases but not enough for a best and worst video. I appreciate your support and again really happy I could help.

[@randywl8925]

Absolutely worth watching the entire video. Very fair and objective. ​@@HighTechCheck

[@JRyoutube09]

thank you for taking the time to do this. Going forward may I make a suggestion on your technique. To reduce the risk of dust getting trapped under the screen protector. When ready to put it on before peeling off the protective layer, hold it low and close to the phone already. You seem to always hold the screen protector and removing the protective film like a foot above the phone. When you do this, the higher you have it equals more distance you need to put it down, and on the way risks getting dust trapped on the adhesive part. Start lower, remove the film right above the screen and then put it down. less chance of dust in the air getting trapped on the sticky part.

[@JRyoutube09]

you could even just peel off a bit off the top to start, and put on your phone align it first, and then slide off the film while simultaneously pressing down on top of the protector as you go sliding off the film underneath.... (get it?)

[@paulprescott147]

That's what I call in-depth. Many thanks. I see lots of complaints about the black borders on the Spigen and Caseology ones (surely they are identical anyway as Spigen owns Caseology). I wonder what possessed someone to decide to put a black border on them in the first place, it beggars belief. Amfilm looks like the one I'd choose.

[@omniken66]

$60 for a screen protector is madness!

[@fossiltkm]

Been waiting patiently for your screen protector review for the Pixel 8 Pro. I appreciate you, Sir!

[@HighTechCheck]

Thank you for the support! I appreciate you .

[@jonhansen4745]

Great review on a lot of different choices! A couple of the older popular brands surprised me. I was hoping you were going to do a drop test on the Whitestone Dome Glass protector. I put one on my wife's new Pixel 8 Pro yesterday and was very disappointed that I couldn't find any videos or decent instructions for the install. It worked out fine, but was a bit nerve wracking. I noticed yours came in a Pixel 7 Pro box just like the one we ordered for my wife. I hope hers works as well as the one I put on my own Pixel 6 Pro nearly 2 years ago. Thanks again for the extensive testing.

[@sofakingtheo]

The whitestone are nice. I've already cracked 2 however dropping my phone when getting out of the truck but saved the screen. They crack pretty easy from what I can tell because I broke the first just carrying it in my pocket. Must have stressed it somehow

[@houndgirl7365]

​@sofakingtheo he didn't do the drop test for that product which was strange maybe he just forgot? Either way I had to rewind just to double check o.o

[@tim1398]

I had to use one of those UV glue-on protectors for my old Samsung due to the ultrasonic reader not be able to work with a stick-on protector. Very finicky to install. And then when it finally cracks you need to do it again. One reason I'm on a Pixel now.

[@EpicRiftPvP]

People said to avoid the AmFilm due to the edges not sticking, yet i didn't notice that in the video. I'm using the Ringke tempered glass and the edges do not stick. I figured I'd just leave it for now so i have something protecting the screen. Hopefully some of the companies release an improved product in the upcoming months.

[@vipergod2000]

My Ringke sat perfectly. It could be your method of application, take time to press out all the bubbles from the center outward and hopefully it should be good. Nevertheless the pack comes with 2 so perhaps within a year (which are usually the lifespan of these things) then swap out to the new one.

[@EpicRiftPvP]

@vipergod2000 My first try was off, but the second is perfectly straight judging by the alignment with the front camera, both edges do not stick, zero bubbles otherwise. It's very possible that there's a good batch and a bad batch that shipped out. Reviews are mixed.

[@TechBitje]

I'm happy with my Ringke TGSP. Edge does stick here, maybe a bad batch indeed. Only a better/foolproof guide would be useful, my protector is a hair off.

[@ooogyman]

A common complaint among most visor protectors is that they cover up the temp sensor, rendering it useless. Are there any screen protectors that provide a cut out for the temp sensor?

[@NizarNoor]

The one from Case-Mate only protects the lens and leaves everything else alone. It's good.

[@JayBarty]

I've been using AM Film protectors for years and they've always been good

[@ivan.g.g]

Now,the same on pixel 8 normal please

[@adiands850]

Wouldn't the same results apply or is the Pixel 8 different?

[@JVDetmer]

Can't believe I watch the whole thing 😂 and damn! This is what a in depth video should be. Congratulations! And thanks! This is going to be very helpful

[@Nous82]

Actually I don't know if the Samcorn it's a better option compared to the other screen protectors. I mean the scope of a screen protector is to avoid damages to the original one, so better energy absorption, better protection. If the samcorn breaks at higher energy, it can mean two things: or it has better energy absorption properties (it absorbs more energy) or actually it is flexing/deforming more than the others (so it trasmits some of this energy to the display below). A more accurate test would be to have a force sensor just below the screen protector to see how much force is applied to the phone display

[@avj]

I agree, even I have the same concern with a screen protector which seems to be very strong.

[@adiands850]

It would have been great if he found a way to keep dropping it higher so that we did eventually find the break point, and what type of break/crack would occur. But in the absence of that information, it probably makes more sense to buy the screen protector that doesn't crack at 6ft vs the ones that do.

[@timhodge7705]

Awesome video! What is the name of the case that you're using for the Google Pixel 8 Pro?

[@stfubar2365]

If I'm not wrong, the Caseology one is a rebranded Spigen one.

[@kangzau1006]

Useful info and great details to educate consumers. Quick note on ball bearing impact test, perhaps move the impact site each time so that repeated impacts on the same site does not confound subsequent trials.

[@shuvrohalder8006]

Any glass protector thay has black borders and covers the screen is a automatic no no. I don't understand why companies do this.

[@arpitmig2794]

Thanks for the video buddy. Good job. Wondering what case youre using?

[@SamuelLewis-wf7uf]

at 10:00 you can see very light scratches on the screen protector, also bubbles will usually go away after a day or so, otherwise great video!

[@yw5fb]

Thank you for taking the time to test so many protectors 😊

[@Filmingwithacarp]

Great video, can you add which ones had thermometer cutouts on the back? I bought an Amazon tempered glass protector, and with the camera rectangle added the temperature sensor stopped working because there was no cutout! It had 2 circles, 1 cutout for the flash, but no cutout for the temp sensor. Thanks!

[@mathrania]

Great video! Which Glass screenprotector does Not have the sharp edges?

[@Contemplator24]

Amazing video and has made my decision so much easier. (Getting the AM Film). Thank you for taking the time man.

[@NizarNoor]

Wish you would look at the black borders more and check if they're blocking the edge of the display or not.

[@randywl8925]

What case were you using for the tests? Great video, lots of details.

[@adiands850]

Thanks for the fantastic round-up. May I ask if your comments apply equally to the regular Pixel 8 model?

[@HighTechCheck]

I would say no because I’ve seen differences between models that I’ve tested before.

[@fernandarsm]

Why you didn'y made the drop test on the Whitestone Dome Premium Glass ?

[@weltenleser]

Great video, thanks for testing all those screen protectors. You make it easier for consumers to make an educated decision!

[@-Good4Y0u]

I came here from the pixel 7 video!! nice ! I'd like to see the Skinomi film protector tested. Also you should test the cameras with flash, and with night sight. The reason is to check for lens flares due to the extra glass layer.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Are there any privacy screen protectors with a sort of cutout, or just a place where there's no privacy onlyfor the fingerprint?

[@jmodlin]

Excellent video. Appreciate the due diligence and testing to help us all out making a decision.

[@6Nogard6]

Maan, you safe my life i was searching for something like this hours, you make a huge work congrats!

[@chefboyahdi]

Do you prefer the screen protectors with the hole cutout or the notch?

[@HighTechCheck]

I prefer as much of the screen to be covered as possible.

[@omniken66]

What no drop test for the Whitestone ?

[@kinvain]

Such videos are pure gold! Thank you for your wonderful work!

[@JeReMyIsMeNoTyOu]

Project Farm meets Jerry Rig Everything - nice. Were these tested with the _screen protector mode_ in the display settings turned on or off? In future videos, it might prove fruitful to compare the functionality of any fingerprint scanner or front-facing camera (when covered) with the screen protector mode activated AND deactivated, before issuing a software-level rating, since it _is_ plausible that the results _could_ vary depending on the setting. It is also quite likely that some viewers may have their settings configured differently than your test device, which could lend an experience that is not consistent with your testing. At the very least, simply mentioning what your device settings are at the time of testing would help mitigate _some_ real-world inconsistencies. Just food for thought. Moreover, regarding the _White Dome premium tempered glass screen protector_ : you scratch tested _before_ a drop test was performed, whereas with all the others you scratch tested afterwards. Initially, I was thinking it isn't wise to scratch test prior to a drop test, as a damaged surface could potentially affect the results of the drop test (being tempered glass), and considered that it may have been an incidental omission... But then a drop test never occurred. Just out of curiosity, why _wasn't_ the _White Dome premium screen protector_ drop tested? Lastly... And I hate to be THAT guy, but some rooms are too small for some elephants... Band-Aid + thumb, please. 🍻

[@ericmichel3857]

Why is the Whitestone Dome Premium Glass NA for the drop test?

[@MarkTomeh]

Do they have any rear visor protectors that don't cover the actual camera lenses?

[@lars667]

Nice comparison. I actually got a zagg before seeing this, but it had sharp edges, and broke just after one fall. It also had a scratch from the factory. I took it off, and now someone stepped on my phone creating a couple of scratces before I get another protector :-(

[@Spacemonkie42]

Wow that was a thorough review, thank you!

[@septarian3337]

I was wondering what case you're using?

[@kunalsharma2098]

For spigen and caseology, does the black borders cover the screen annoyingly?? Plz do tell. Plus have you tried any other backcovers with these tempered glass?

[@iiag3ntii]

Spigen definitely does.

[@Kyle-Duyck]

Thanks for the vid!

[@HighTechCheck]

Thank you for your support!

[@randombeatsuk]

So which ones do people recommend I'm looking at using the Mous limitless 5.0 pixel 8 pro case

[@osoliman]

Thanks for taking the time to review all these. keep it up.

[@Sleventv]

I have the one from the google store, case mate ultra glass and its perfect it fits exactly as it should.

[@marymadigan9707]

Great video as always even tho I’m an I phone person love watching your installations with different companies 😎🇨🇮

[@HighTechCheck]

Thank you Mary! ❤️

[@Keiuran]

Would like to see a test of Gatatol's loca based screen protectors if you do an update on this video. Also the ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Elite that google sells on their store.

[@Car00t]

First time watching rhis Channel, but I thought this was an excellent review of Screen Protectors. I would really like to see this same test for the OtterBox Screen Protector for the Pixel 8 Pro. Not sure it was available when this video was released.

[@TheGreatGoku94]

Are you going to do a test for the Pixel 8 pro cases as well?

[@MrSelfDestructt420]

thanks! very informative video. sold on the Ringke!

[@BattleRapMultiverse]

Can you do the Magic John screen protector for the pixel 8 pro?

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

I got the google pixel 8 in.rose my case came with was so wrong but been using it until my stuff comes friday and got an extra case ring holder and extra cord and adapter

[@AlenMop]

What does the drop tell? How can you tell what energy is transferred to the phone if you have no phone being tested? The protector should take the energy away from the phone. You can have a metal screen protector that will never break but your phone is 100% going to break. Or you can have a silicone pad that will absorb a bullet and not damage the phone but damage the pad.

[@trilingualkid]

How is zagg and whitestone still in business with those ridiculous screen protector price? Damn!

[@Halljand]

The EA ones with the preinstalled guide are 15 for 2?

[@alyiennsuperstarr]

Thank you!!! Your video helped me a lot!🎉😊

[@karanthakkar04]

This is great content!

[@robertad464]

Aren't screen protectors that don't crack easily a threat to the pone's glass? The energy coming from the impact must be dissipated somewhere...

[@tim1398]

The Ringke camera protector is oleophobic, it avoids smudges and fingerprints very well. Before I tried a OMOTON (not sure the brand matters it seems like this has clones under many names) and the camera protector had more fingerprints than the FBI - it picked up smudges just by looking at it. No point in buying the best camera phone to have your shots ruined by dirty optics. Another point to note, many camera protectors don't have a opening for the rear facing microphone!

[@kv_ag652]

What about MOWEI?

[@kennwin]

Thank you for the testing!

[@exzld]

Would like to see the expensive zagg XTR3 (maybe) which has been sold out for a while on their site.

[@kirilllinas9303]

Amazing job. Thanks!

[@Erza69]

I am pretty curious about the flolab screen protector on the P8P. But this helped me narrow down my options for sure. I wish DBrand made a screen protector for it but no word about that.

[@SmileXFD]

awesome work!

[@peterdwightsavundranayagam6758]

Thanks. Good review

[@kazitahmidulhaque7938]

No flolab nanoarmour protector?

[@SamJames1337]

Interesting to see all of the camera protection glass blanks off the microphone?

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. Question. Why didn't you do a drop test on the Whitestone dome premium tempered glass screen protector 🤔

[@HighTechCheck]

Because it uses liquid adhesive, I have never done a drop test on any liquid adhesive screen protectors because I don’t know what the adhesive will do to the stone I use for the drop tests. I can’t afford to have anything affect the outcome of other tests, such as the glue filling in micro pits in the stone.

[@jeromegold3216]

@HighTechCheck well they do come in a two pack. Use one for the drop test, the other for the phone, that's just my thoughts on it

[@ViStateraTem]

@@jeromegold3216 yeah but cuz it uses liquid technology I think the drop test should be used exactly on the phone when the screen protector is installed. And that's a little bit scary to do

[@MariusMerchiers]

I can recommend Brotect MATTE tempered glass screen protector. It's very smooth and doesn't reflect laatste light

[@bladeshred01]

#11 Ringke clear tempered glass 💪🏼

[@carrikincaid672]

I tried the am and it hangs over the edges on the 8pro 😢

[@robertheron7017]

Thank god i never got the zag protector but the case i got is top quality.

[@JoseAV99]

Excellent review!!

[@ObiwanNekody]

Thank you for sharing

[@IREWolfman]

Samcorn not in EU

[@rmacoubrie1]

The last ZAGG i used the bubbles completely disappeared after a day or two

[@bealterd4051]

Good review video

[@HowTwo007]

Do a video for oneplus 11

[@magnus88se]

Thanks for a straightforward review of different screen protectors, really makes the decision easier! 👍

[@paramvyas18]

samcorn for the win O_O crazy

[@apmartini70]

Interesting. My Samcorn cracked on the first day I installed from a two foot drop. I wonder if this was an outlier.

[@moskbarto9436]

I wasn't prepared for that thumb.

[@BadgerDog42]

You went over a ton of screen protectors and skipped the case-mate that is sold by Google directly... =(

[@Sleventv]

Yeah it's being sold yet it is out of stock since the pixel 8 release.... At least for the NL and DE store, waiting to use the phone till I have a screenprotector so I'm just gonna use something other than the gstore casemate... You use it? Any good?

[@BadgerDog42]

​@@Sleventv yeah I've got it on now. Kind of wish it was a hair longer (like a mm or two) but other than that zero complaints. Feels great, looks great, works great. Also have the official camera glass protector on and it's even closer to perfection (aside from being a touch hard to apply as there's no guide for it). If you get it on just right though it's such a perfect fit you have to angle the phone to even know it's there.

[@Sleventv]

@@BadgerDog42 thanks I might give it another week, literally daily refreshing the store to see if it's on stock. What case you got on? Trying to get my hands on that superthin mous case!

[@BadgerDog42]

​@@Sleventvno worries bud. Yeah I wanted that same case but needed sometime for now so I grabbed a ringke fusion matte case and frankly I love it so I'll probably stick with it. I use magnetic mounts all over (not magsafe) and found that a small metal plate just below the camera bump still works to mount it but doesn't interfere (to an appreciable degree, I'm sure it's slightly less efficient) with wireless charging. I have the official Google charge dock and it still works fine.

[@-POISON-]

Got some chinese ones and they don't fully cover the screen.

[@StormySky48]

1:01:10

[@BreezyShadow]

apparently a lot of people have a really bad experience with spligen

[@tannerg4511]

I'm confused by why people are hating on the spigen.. the borders land on where the bezels are. It's not blocking any of my screen?

[@Erza69]

at around 12:01 you are able to see the ring light for face id cut off by the border, though doesn't interfere with the selfie camera, which many people don't like because it means they are losing screen real estate even if it is just a minimal amount, a loss is a loss.

[@20dvince]

​@@Erza69I have this protector installed and my ring light is not cut off. I don't think I'm losing out on any of my screen, and those black edges will help mask any dust or debris. Fingerprints are minimal and it survived the 6 foot drop.

[@Alexander0189]

Zagg... $60 for a screen protector 🤣 sorry, but anyone who pays that literally has no concept of what they're actually buying.

[@niamh2839]

Thabk you for taking the time to do these tests. I'm sorry, but I don't think I will watch an hour and a half video on this. Could you put an order of your recommended or like a '4/5' next to each tested so I can see which ones are also compatible with the non-pro?

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

This screen protactor is driving me nuts lol cajt wait to take it off lol

[@ChrisDallasDualped]

You have an expensive glass covering the cameras and you opt for a cheesy $9 plastic over the cameras for protection lol what a waste lol good luck in getting the best out of the cameras now.

[@adiands850]

If you read reviews, a lot of people are seeing scratches on their Pixel 8s after only 1-2 months. So it makes sense to use a screen protector.

[@vvorthabilly]

Chapters? Vid is way too long to not use them.

[@FluxFresh96]

watch 2x speed

[@vvorthabilly]

@@FluxFresh96 that's not a solution to not being able to jump to segments. YT added the feature for a reason. Creators should continue to upgrade their content.

[@ressalbeza6798]

​@@vvorthabillyI see chapters added, must've added it afterwards.

[@jonnyd2121]

Someone please just tell me the best one

[@TemplistSoul]

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[@motioninmind6015]

LK 👍🏼