iPad Air Series Clear Tempered Glass

Screen Protectors — adhesive and edge notes (iPad Air Series Clear Tempered Glass)

Tempered glass is a repeat-purchase item, which is why adhesive quality and edge finishing matter more than the headline price. Hardness is quoted on the 9H scale, but real durability comes down to the tempering process and the edge polish. Glass moves faster than any other accessory, so a gap in a single model is a visible hole in the till.

Glass is the highest-velocity accessory in most repair-shop tills, which means a gap in a single model is a visible hole in daily takings.

Specs and checks that matter

• Adhesive: Full-coverage adhesive avoids the rainbow patches and lifting that edge-only glue develops
• Coating: An oleophobic layer handles fingerprints, and its durability is judged on a used sheet
• Hardness: 9H is a claim; real durability rests on the tempering process and the edge polish
• Thickness: 0.33 mm is the usual flush fit; a thicker sheet trades profile for impact resistance
• Finishes: Clear for the brightest image, matte for glare and prints, privacy for a narrowed viewing angle

Buyer questions

Is the hardness number real?

9H is a claim rather than a test result — what actually survives a pocket is edge-tempered glass, not a bigger number.

What is in the retail pack?

Dust-removal film plus wet and dry wipes, so a customer can install it cleanly without bubbles.

How is the adhesive checked?

A lift test is run on each batch before the carton closes, because adhesive failure only shows after a few weeks of use.

What comes in the box?

Dust-removal film plus wet and dry wipes in every retail box.

Related in this range

• iPad Pro Clear tempered glass
• iPhone 6 Clear tempered glass
• iPhone 7 Clear tempered glass
• All tempered glass