The Bottom Line
Solid, reliable (if not perfect) screen protectors that offer an inexpensive alternative to more durable high-end custom screen protectors. Good for travelers that want to cheaply protect a number of different devices (5 screen protectors are included in a package) and are willing to cut them to fit.
Pros
- Less expensive than high-end screen protectors
- 5 protectors per package allow you to use on multiple devices
- Cuts easily with standard scissors
- Easy-to-use guidelines for cutting
- Reduces screen glare
Cons
- Not as quite as durable or strong as high-end screen protectors
- Only cover the screen, not good for corners or curved areas
- Hard to get small air bubbles out of final installation
- Included squeegee not strong enough
Description
- 3” by 4.125” thin plastic screen covers for the screens of electronic gadgets
- 5 per package
- Simply place the cover, with see-through cutting grid on your device’s screen. Use the grids to identify where to trim.
- Use standard scissors to trim to appropriate size
- Peel away backing, and place on screen. Use small squeegee to squeeze out air bubbles.
- Some bubbles may remain. They’re usually not that visible when the device is on.
- May scratch more easily than more expensive products. May need to be replaced more frequently.
- Cost: $11.99 (or less)
Guide Review - WriteRight Universal Screen Protector Review
I'm not sure I'd typically consider a product like WriteRight's Universal Screen Protector because I like customized cases for my phones and electronics, but recently I gave it a try. If you’re like me, you travel with a bunch of different electronic devices: phones, cameras, iPods, GPS, and more. Aside from the multiple power cords, the thing they all have in common is that they all have a screen. A screen that’s very likely to get scratched, nicked or damaged when it jangles around in my pocket or computer bag. That's why screen protectors are so important.
In the past, I’ve used different types of customized screen protectors and skins, for phones and cameras. They generally work great and do a fabulous job of protecting the device. But they’re not cheap (usually around $25 or $30 each). So this time, I decided to try a cheaper route. I went for an inexpensive, universal screen protector.
Fellowes WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors do the job. A single package for around $12 (or cheaper) included 5 sheets of high-strength sticky plastic screen protectors that affix to your device’s screen. These go on dry, meaning that it’s much harder to “iron out” any air bubbles that get trapped. You can work them out as well as possible with a small squeegee that’s included, and then just live with the rest. They generally don’t interfere too much with use.
From my experience, the product tested out fine. My phone looked good with the screen protector on, and it definitely provided some nice protection for the screen. However, after a little while, I did see some minor scratches on the screen protector (better than on the screen!), so these may not hold up over the long term as well as high end products can.
Overall, a universal screen protector may be a good option for someone who has a number of devices they want to protect, or only needs screen protection for a short period of time.
