The ULTIMATE guide to Liquid Screen Protectors! Are they worth the HYPE?
Ғылым және технология
So I’ve spent the last few months using several liquid screen protectors and here’s the bottom line:
Liquid screen protectors are not a complete replacement for traditional screen protectors.
With all that being said, liquid screen protectors are pretty cool. I’ve come to this conclusion after using three different brands of liquid screen protectors on a variety of devices. The questions I personally had about liquid screen protectors and will answer in this video include:
00:01:36 - What are liquid screen protectors exactly?
00:02:58 - Can you really re-add the oleophobic coating back to your device?
00:06:12 - Does it add to the scratch resistance of the device?
00:08:05 - Will it fill in cracks?
00:09:26 - Does it really make the screen tougher?
00:11:07 - Can you use it with other screen protectors?
00:11:30 - How well does it work with a waterproof case?
And after I go through all that, I’ll tell you whether or not I would actually recommend using a liquid screen protector (00:11:44).
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*What are liquid screen protectors exactly? How do they work?*
Liquid screen protectors start off as liquid glass. The base compound that’s used in every liquid screen protector that I’ve come across is Silicone Dioxide.
Every product I used had the liquid screen protector in a wipe form and takes a couple of days to dry completely.
*Can you really re-add the oleophobic coating back to your device?*
I stripped 1/2 my iPhone X with a Magic Eraser and added a liquid screen protector to that stripped side. I performed a water droplet test on both sides of the iPhone and the side with the stock coating out performed the liquid screen protector side.
The only thing I noticed throughout this process is that the screens on my older devices definitely felt smoother.
*Does it add to the scratch resistance of the device?*
It does but unlike regular screen protectors, you can't take it off after it gets damaged. The damage is going to look permanent which isn't great.
*Will it fill in cracks or scratches?*
I was really hoping that it would. It doesn’t. I applied a liquid screen protector to a cracked screen protector to see if it would fill in the cracks and it didn't.
For scratches, I wiped my beat up Apple Watch Series 3 with a liquid screen protector and the giant gash across the front of the device didn’t look any better. Or worse.
*Does it really make the screen tougher?*
In short, yes it does. I took three identical screen protectors and applied a liquid screen protector to one of them. I used the first two screen protectors to determine what height they would break by dropping a 200g ball on them. It was between 9-10 inches. The screen protector with the liquid screen protector applied broke at 16 inches!
*Can you use it with a screen protector on top?*
Yes you can! Since it’s just glass on top of your smartphone screen, there’s no reason why you can’t add another layer of glass on your screen. Or plastic, depending on what type of protection your are looking for.
*Can you use it with a waterproof case?*
This is the only type of screen protector that would work well in any waterproof case since it doesn’t add any thickness to the device. From my perspective, it’s going to work with any waterproof case out there.
*So would I actually recommend using a liquid screen protector?*
In short? Not by itself on a smartphone. I think it's a good accessory if you're REALLY paranoid about your screen breaking and you use it with other accessories. Our smartphones go through a lot of wear and tear so the tiny bit of protection the product will offer won't be enough.
However, I'm not as against using liquid screen protectors on tablets. The screen on my iPad feels like new and since I don't take my iPad much, having the tiny bit of extra protection isn't a bad thing.
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Props for all the time and effort that went into (another) extreme in-depth review. Thank you for making these, Aaron!
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
/highfive
Buy the ones that come in a little bottle of the liquid, then just dump it on and spread it evenly. You get a nice thick coating and it fills In all the scratches and divots in your screen. Works great.
@simonsaysrewind
8 ай бұрын
Hi... what brand you bought.. I used crystalusion wipes which felt great but that's because it was 50p each when they were discontinued. I want to see scratch test on phones not using gorilla glass (motorola).
Dooood. Love the technical depth and thoroughness. Great communication skills in getting across complicated concepts to a general audience. Subbed.
I love Monty so much, he just sat there and listened, probably thinking, "I don't know what he's saying but yeah ok, ill listen while u talk to yourself"
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
Wuff! - Monty
@yasirsaheed
5 жыл бұрын
He probably was wondering why his master was talking to some kinda box with a tube like thing in the front 😂
@sdm.1980
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣...pour dog 🐕
I am so glad I found this video. This is the 5th review I've watched for liquid-glass screen protectors and the only one so far that provided independent test results. I really appreciate all the work you did putting this video together. I didn't trust the CellHelmet video where they dropped a pinball on a phone since it was a video from the maker, so seeing an independent review is worth a lot. Seeing 16" compared to 10" is significant enough for me to buy this.
I have to be honest, I only watched you for about 3 minutes. The remaining 12 I just watched the adoration on your dog's face. It was captivating!
Thanks for providing a well researched and unbiased review. I wish more people gave such honest fact-based reviews.
that dog has been starring at you throughout the whole video, it seems he's planning something
@flunkie91
5 жыл бұрын
Sidney Koen oh he’s up to something alright
@cristiegcastillo6535
5 жыл бұрын
Yup. I think he really is up to somethin'.
@chrislawuk
5 жыл бұрын
Yup. Dog is up to somethin'.
@almightyjuan9321
5 жыл бұрын
Sidney Koen I didn’t notice that until I read this comment and I laughed so hard because i looked over and he is.
@BC___1
5 жыл бұрын
I think he's just completely out to lunch. Dog looks like its brain is about the size of a piece of liquid glass.
I couldn't help but notice that your dog loves you very much!
Great video. I like all the different tests you did. It really helps when it comes to making that decision on how you want to protect your device.
The dog of yours are madly in love with you :) which remind me of my old one.. nice video and thank you.
Great video. I’m surprised I didn’t skip a single second or word of it. 100% informative. Thanks!
This channel definitely deserves 10x the subs it has... it’s always my go to for iPhone waterproof and battery cases. Thanks for all your hard work 👍👍
This was great. Answered questions I've had in the past! Thanks.
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
:)
DUDE.... AWESOME REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!! RIGHT NOW IT´S THE BEST REVIEW OF A DEVICE I HAVE SEEN ON KZread, EVERYTHING WELL EXPLAINED AT THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION!!!! YOU HAVE 10/10
I love how your dog is watching you the whole time. So cute
Hi!! I simply loved your video, you answered a lot of questions I had.
Thank you for the important information. I consider it acurate and non biased. This saves me from making mistakes buying bogus products wasting energy time and money.
I definitely fell for it. Thanks for the heads up. Ill be getting a tried and true protector ASAP.
Excellent review! You helped me make my mind up about liquid screen protector... And I always support my fellow Canadians! Sub earned!
Hey Aaron, your videos are awesome. I wanted to add to this liquid screen protector thing, while I learned a lot from this video and it did change my mind on the protection they provide. The first time I used a product like this was on my new S10 and the back is also glass. I'm not one for bulky cases, so using this liquid on the back glass (seeing as they don't make "back glass protectors" lol) did very much help the scratches from normal ware that I noticed with previous phones. Just a side note pro that I haven't heard anyone mention yet. P.S. I don't think the factory (Samsung) protects the back glass the way they protect the factory screen.
I've used a liquid screen protector on my Samsung phone. I put it on as soon as I purchased it nearly 2 years ago and its as good as new and still nice and smooth to use.
@mulox1
11 ай бұрын
Same here... I have been using the Qmadix products for years on my entire family's devices with no issues after much abuse.
Thank you for that video. I owned some whoosh a few years ago, I think someone gave it to me and had no idea what it really was. I learned a lot from that video. I was shocked to see it had any effect on the ball drop. Keep up the good work and by the way your dog is adorable.
Oh my gosh. I'm only a few minutes into this video and I love your dog and your personality. Thank you so much for doing this video.
Awesome video for the tools you have at your disposal. Way to go above and beyond.
First review of liquid screen protectors that I believe. Awesome job and a new sub.
Well, I'm glad i watched this. It was definitely an eye opener and made my decision on selecting a screen protector easy. Thanks.
Great video, I had the feeling that this liquid screen proterctor is a failed product and now I'm convinced....
Perfect content. Real ultimate guide, thanks!
Wow how does channel only have over 100k subs? It deserves moreeee
Great information man! Nice dog too
My first time watching your videos thanks for the review finally someone that knows how to give a detailed review
🐶 my owner is crazy he is talking to no-one.
@qwerty6789x
5 жыл бұрын
nice doggo!
@edwardbrock3807
5 жыл бұрын
Hellllllaaaaa
@Maclaven720
5 жыл бұрын
🤪
@sdm.1980
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣🤣
@afiqalbawah4039
4 жыл бұрын
hooman is talking with ghost... i can't see it
Thank you! Very informative and helpful video!!
Thanks for getting to the point within the first few seconds👍
I loved your experiment most compared to everyone else! Thank you for!!
I’m so obsessed with your videos, your dog looks exactly like mine!
Thank you for your testing of these liquid screen protectors. Seems like all I find are "ads" for them and no real honest review. I appreciate you taking the time to do it!
i like your vibe and how you explain shit in depth. subbed.
Really awesome and useful review!
you have saved me! thank you ! great work!
Thanks for the review! Really, thanks you!!!
Thank you for another great in-depth review!
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
/highfive
I'd love to see you do this test on the tempered screen protectors using BlackFire's SiO2 automotive spray!! It would be awesome to know if it provides the exact same protection as the small quantity you get in these packages for mobile devices or not. I've done a lot of research.. but I can't get the answers I need from people on these products. It would be a huge help for many people, so I'm hoping you will! Thank you!! Great channel!
This was super helpful. Thank you. I'm going to use a combo of a screen protector and liquid glass.
Actually your review helped me on my note 8. I can apply this nano screen protector, then add a cheap but effective film screen protector to resist scratches, and voila! tempered glass really suck against these samsung edge devices...
Thank you for this info! And your dog adores you.
I love your channel so much . Your humor and Monty are priceless
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
Thx!
Enjoyed the vid, thanks for the tips, ended up buying the pure gear for my iPhone X and applied it to the back of the phone .
amazing im impressed since you shared exactly my taughts and i research when they first came out but didnt have your tools to colaborate my theory. Your level of communucation felt like a lecture from a PHD profesor and i agree my theory was nano on phone, nano on glass protector ultimate mix... but why dont manufatctures implement it on new devices. You should propose the idea but you know how hard it is with private policies and regulation at the corporate level. i must said you save me time if your in miami loom me up!!
Best screen protector You I always take good care of my devices Had one for 3-4 years only had one big scratch
@zane4964
5 жыл бұрын
That doesn't work for me 😂. I usually weld machine and work on vehicles everyday
@mistamaog
4 жыл бұрын
In sunlight you'll see dozens of tiny scratches.
Thanks for saving me some money! Great review!
Your dog is looking at you, wondering who you're talking to. XD Nice review. I applied it on my zenfone once. Then I just went for traditional glass cover.
Thank you. I was looking for this
5:45 I feel like I was just called out. Lol. But I’m still here cause I still like your content even when I disagree and this video is great
Finally, good test. Not just smashing with hammer or dropping your phone. Subscribed
excellent review, was thinking of getting one, but this video told me not waste my time, and money, thanks!
Yeah it wasn't what I was hoping to hear but his test were believable and revealed useful info cool video man
Would you recommend buying a liquid screen protector to coat a tempered glass screen protector? How well does the Bertha Test translate into drop tests? Will a liquid screen protector coating on my regular tempered glass screen protectors give me a noticeable increase in durability against drops?
Great test, thank you.
Very nicely done. Thank u sir!
Another fantastic video!
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
Thx!
So basically liquid screen protector is just a scam get a tempered glass instead
@LongIslandRealtor631
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the liquid glass like an idiot I'm not happy I feel like it was a waste of money and feel scammed
@troy028
5 жыл бұрын
@ millennials have done more research than any other generation buddy. Remember millennials always had good internet services to look stuff up easily while ot was harder for older generations to look something up.
@gustavoventurin
5 жыл бұрын
@@troy028 you tell him bro. Stupid generation x
@HexCypherr
5 жыл бұрын
@@troy028 if you do research then your just an idiot icon you get scammed
@troy028
5 жыл бұрын
@@HexCypherr well what you just said is one of the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
I just got a liquid screen protector put on my Samsung Galaxy S9 plus yesterday. I wish I had heard of this text before because it would have saved me a lot of money in trouble with glass protectors it works, it's clear, it's easy to put on
This is such a great video. I don't tipiclly sub to new tech channels becuase they all seem the same, but you go in deoth and I really appraeite it.
Great job, thanks - even the dog is in awe ;-)
Dude...You seriously Rock!
based on your review I'd say if you don't want a good protective case with raised edges to protect the screen, this screen protector is a must.
Great video! Answered all my questions! Can you please do more screen protector videos! I am trying to find a new screen protector because I had a life proof nuud for my iPhone 7 but I wanted a slimmer case with better functionality. I got the UAG Monarch but I need a screen protector. I don’t really want plastic because of looks and functionality, however I want the stronger I can get. I also need something will be compatible with my case.
Sooo I bought a liquid screen protector before I did the research but this is super helpful!!
There's one more thing to try, which you didn't mention. Try applying a few layers of the liquid screen protector, one after another. Since you get a lot of this stuff i guess it wouldn't be a problem for anyone else who bought, and i still wonder if it would actually strenghten the screen enough to take drop damage, and maybe it would even make scratch resistance of the screen better :D
@mulox1
11 ай бұрын
I would like to see him do this test again with multiple layers!
Great video 👍
Final a decent video with the information I wanted. gG
Great, you answered my main questions: 1 - If the liquid screen is any good, is there anyway to remove in the future if get's damaged? According to your answered, that's enough for me to stay away' 2 - If it's worth it, if does provide a good enough protection. So, thank you, as I thought, not worth the risk and I'll stay away from it.
@bigskinsfanj
4 жыл бұрын
The only one I've seen that I think is worth it is the cellhelmet one because even if it does nothing they will send you a prepaid debit card up to 300$ if your screen breaks.
@gamersforlife3440
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigskinsfanj qmadix aswell
It would be nice to see you test Titanium Armor + or Liquid Armor as they have strong warranty and impressive videos that appear to show them working very well.
Just love how your dog listen to every word.
Can you recommend me a GOOD tempered glass protector for the note 9? Prefer full coverage not partial
@shellijohnson9918
3 жыл бұрын
No, with the edge it's really hard to find a good one IMO. What did you end up getting? I did a glass wipe, dropped my phone, and was glad to have the coverage to get a new phone screen through Qmadix
OMG! Your dog is super cute!!! Like he can understand what liquid screen protectors are. Hehe
Your videos are so freaking helpful
I like this guy. He's cool. Good review. He has a really cool dog!
first time i see this product i think" is this really work? can it really replace normal glass protector?" but now i know thanks man
Thank you so much for this review, we know this review is legit, thanks again
That’s one of the reasons seeing your watch I opted to spend a little more money for the sapphire crystal on mine. I’ve had 0 protection on it since release day and have 0 scratches. I’ve ran it into pipes, bottoms of sinks, etc it’s been ran into tons of different objects most glass ones would look terrible over in a short while. Thanks for the review though I’ve been wondering about going the glass screen protector route and you kind of confirmed most of my fears in even trying one out.
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
Nice. My Apple Watch S3 looks terrible.
Had liquid put on my Samsung 7s at Staples 3 or 4 years ago. It has done a very good job protecting my phone.
Probably the most honest review I've seen on this topic. I feel like half of the reviews are really being paid to push the products. After being a several year user of these I do feel like SOME of them help some, but very few. The German made one that "protects against radiation" seems to be the best imo. I am ridiculously rough on phones so I always need to use a stupid heavy duty case as well. Honestly I wish Samsung still made the Galaxy S Active series. I was hoping they would bring them back but realistically the phone companies don't make enough money on a product that doesn't break.
Would be cool to see multiple layers. See if like 10 layers make a difference in already existing scratches.
Good video, good info, good Monty
I love how this guy just tells you the bottom line....as the top line in the first few seconds of the video. Appreciate it so much that I've watched the whole thing anyway lol
Awesome video.
Isn’t oleophobic coating applied to resist fingerprint(s)/skin oils? Wouldn’t the water drop test prove its hydrophobic properties?
@MobileReviewsEh
6 жыл бұрын
I think the two go hand in hand.
I was skeptical of liquid glass screen protectors but I’ve use the Qmaddix on my s8 for around 6 months and I’ve had no issues with the coatings or scratches or any other issue.
@agiverreviga4592
6 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it's the protector or just the good screen of the galaxy? ;) Because for 6 months it's supposed to be already worn out.
@myles5158
5 жыл бұрын
Does it protect it just as good as plastic?
@OreKehStrah
5 жыл бұрын
augie jeremy yes
@NicholasCox85
5 жыл бұрын
This also doesn't prove that it does anything. lol
@OreKehStrah
5 жыл бұрын
@@NicholasCox85 I agree. I'm just voicing my personal experience. For me it worked great, and prevented scratches just like a plastic protector would.
I've only used the Kristal original and it was worth the $10 just for the scratch and smudge protection. A quick wipe on cloth and the screen is clean
The pup is soooo cute 😍
You've been scammed and WHOOSH! your money's gone.
Your dog is your #1 fan
I like this guys reviews and I don’t know why, is that what “charming” looks like? Uncanny.
Love how the dog is weirded out by you talking to the camera. 🤣
So I have a Motorcycle Z2 Force and want to put on a liquid screen protector, then a gorilla glass, followed again by liquid. On the Moto screen there's a very small "pinhole" towards bottom of the screen, which I believe is the microphone. So,I was wondering.... is the liquid glass going to cover it or seal it off, which would block or muffle the output after application?
@ufotofu9
5 жыл бұрын
Nope. It does not effect the microphone camera or speaker
@John3one7
5 жыл бұрын
did you ever use the liquid?
Is there any harm reapplying another liquid screen protector? I obviously can't see or tell if my original coating is worn off or not.
Great info.