Does the OLEC Nano-texture display glass screen need protection?

LotusPilot wrote:

Third-party testing has demonstrated the new nano-texture glass to be much less resilient than the standard glass option. As such, the nano-texture finish is potentially more vulnerable to damage.

With the nano-texture glass sold as an option on some standalone Apple monitors and some iMacs, you needed to use a special polishing cloth when cleaning the glass. (You got a cleaning cloth with the monitor – and Apple sold extra ones for $19 each.)

I'm guessing that the deal is the same with iPads that have nano-texture glass, and that this is an indication of how carefully you need to treat that glass, both when polishing it, and when using the touch screen.

I just got mine today and immediately installed a Zagg screen protector. I believe it still looks great with anti-glare. I can’t imagine how the adhesive would ruin the screen. What is the concern? What could the adhesive do?

Third-party testing has demonstrated the new nano-texture glass to be much less resilient than the standard glass option. As such, the nano-texture finish is potentially more vulnerable to damage.

Having already opted for the nano-texture finish, presumably to benefit from the reduced screen reflectivity, be aware that using a screen protector will remove all benefit gained though purchasing the nano-texture glass - as you will see reflections from the screen protector itself.

Use of a screen protector is largely personal choice - but there are considerations.

iPad screens are robust, but the anti-reflection treatment and oleophobic coating can be easily damaged by tiny grit/dust particles that are unavoidable in many environments. The oleophobic coating is a chemical sacrificial layer that will wear-out over time.

Your iPad screen is the single most expensive component of your iPad - whereas a screen protector is sacrificial layer that, if damaged, is easy and relatively cheap to replace.

Zagg and OtterBox are amongst the better manufacturers of tempered glass screen protectors - with good reputation. Always choose a screen protector from a well known brand - choosing a screen protector that is specifically designed for your iPad model.

Some users comment that a glass screen protector makes the screen very slippery when using the Apple Pencil. The alternative is a matt/textured film screen protector - but these have two principal disadvantages.

1) The textured film reduces clarity and contrast

2) Accelerated wear of the Pencil tip, necessitating frequent tip replacement.

Good quality tempered glass screen protectors from reputable manufacturers, that are designed for your iPad, will have absolutely no impact upon sensitivity or performance of the screen or usability of an Apple Pencil. By contrast, cheap “generic” screen protectors of any type, whether glass or film, can cause problems. The good options often include a money back guarantee.

Of available options, Zagg arguably have the best reputation; you are very unlikely to find reported issues or complaint with their screen protector products.