{"id":386725,"date":"2021-12-28T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T12:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/"},"modified":"2021-12-28T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T12:00:47","slug":"what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is Screen Protector Hardness, and Does It Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2b05be6b461\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2b05be6b461\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/#What_Is_Hardness_For_Screen_Protectors\" >What Is Hardness For Screen Protectors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/#How_Is_Hardness_Tested\" >How Is Hardness Tested?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/#Is_9H_Hardness_the_Best_You_Can_Get\" >Is 9H Hardness the Best You Can Get?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-and-does-it-matter\/#How_Can_I_Keep_My_Screen_From_Shattering\" >How Can I Keep My Screen From Shattering?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is Screen Protector Hardness, and Does It Matter?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-773307\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-featured.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-featured.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-screen-protector-hardness-featured.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hand saw on top of smartphone screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kris Wouk<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a tempered glass <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-iphone-12-screen-protectors-for-your-device\/\">screen protector<\/a>, you\u2019ve almost certainly seen some of them advertise \u201c9H hardness.\u201d What does hardness mean? Is 9H good? It\u2019s time for a closer look at what this rating means.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-iphone-12-screen-protectors-for-your-device\/\"><strong><em>The Best iPhone 12 Screen Protectors for Your Device<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Hardness_For_Screen_Protectors\"><\/span>What Is Hardness For Screen Protectors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many screen protector manufacturers love to boast about 9H hardness, they don\u2019t often explain what this means. The first thing to know is that 9H is the highest level of hardness you\u2019ll find on a screen protector, and you won\u2019t typically find screen protectors offering lower levels of hardness.<\/p>\n<p>But what does 9H indicate? This is a position on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/mohs-hardness-scale.htm\">the Mohs scale of mineral hardness<\/a>. The scale runs from 1 to 10, with relatively soft talc on the low end of the scale, and diamond on the high end of the scale.<\/p>\n<p>Glass tends to fall between 6 and 9 on the scale, depending on how it\u2019s created and treated. Tempered glass is on the higher side, which is why you see the number 9 relating to screen protector strength.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Hardness_Tested\"><\/span>How Is Hardness Tested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mineral hardness can be tested in various ways, but we\u2019ll focus on tempered glass. The testing process involves numerous pencils with tips of increasing scratching power. Starting from 6B, the testing process drags the pencils against the surface.<\/p>\n<p>The Mohs hardness rating for a given material is the level of pencil that manages to scratch it. For tempered glass screen protectors, this is the 9H pencil. That\u2019s where the hardness rating you see advertised comes from.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, this means that all these tests are proving is how scratch-resistant a given screen protector is. No drop testing, flexibility testing, or testing of any kind is required to rate a screen protector at a hardness level of 9H. The only thing that rating means is how difficult it is to scratch the surface.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, some screen protector manufacturers say that the Mohs scale is not a great way to measure how tough a screen protector is, and that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/24991\/you-probably-dont-really-need-a-screen-protector\/\">glass isn\u2019t a great material to protect your screen<\/a>. Of course, many of these manufacturers sell PET screen protectors or protectors made with glass alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>The main takeaway here is that you might want to change how you think about tempered glass screen protectors. All they\u2019re meant to do is prevent scratches, so keep that in mind before you trust the safety of your phone or tablet to one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/24991\/you-probably-dont-really-need-a-screen-protector\/\"><strong><em>You Probably Don&#8217;t Need a Screen Protector<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_9H_Hardness_the_Best_You_Can_Get\"><\/span>Is 9H Hardness the Best You Can Get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-773668\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/smartphone-tempered-glass-shield.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smartphone with a tempered glass shield detached from it\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/smart-phone-tempered-glass-shieldfilm-screen-1355786870\/\">Hryshchyshen Serhii\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Assuming you want a tempered glass screen protector, 9H is the hardest you can get. Theoretically, you could go for even more scratch protection, but at this point the glass would start to get less transparent, meaning the visibility of your screen would be affected.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, that\u2019s the case at the moment. We\u2019re still pushing the limits of what glass can do, especially when it comes to electronic devices. For example, as glass that can bend becomes easier to mass-produce, we may see stronger, more resilient screen protectors as a result.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are other options. As we\u2019ve already explored, even the hardest screen protector isn\u2019t really protecting from drops and other damage. Opting for easier to replace options like a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Supershieldz-Designed-iPhone-Protector-Definition\/dp\/B09D9ZRTWR\/?ots=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">PET screen protector<\/a> won\u2019t necessarily offer better protection, but can make your life easier.<\/p>\n<p>The sad fact is that no screen protector on the market can guarantee that your phone\u2019s display from a bad drop. If you do damage your screen, make sure to avoid the bad fixes for a damaged screen that tend to float around the internet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nPET Screen Protector<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09D9ZRTWR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41vtwlW3S1L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Keep_My_Screen_From_Shattering\"><\/span>How Can I Keep My Screen From Shattering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s impossible to completely protect your phone\u2019s display from shattering, using a case offers much more protection than a screen protector. That\u2019s one of the major differences between cases and screen protectors. Yes, cases are bulky, but they offer much better protection.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be as safe as possible, use a case and a screen protector together. You still can\u2019t guarantee your phone will never break, but with the scratch protection from the screen protector and the impact resistance from the case, your phone will be as protected as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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