OMOTON Screen Protector Compatible with Surface Pro 6 / Surface Pro (5th Gen) / Surface Pro 4 - [Tempered Glass] [High Responsivity] [Scratch Resistant] [High Definition]

I was carrying too much stuff with the Surface on top of the pile of items I was hauling. The drink in my hand started to tip, and reflexively, I leaned forward to prevent a spill and BOOM! face first on the floor from about four feet up, the Surface landed perfectly flat on its face. I cringed as I put all my stuff down and I didn't want to look. At first glance, it looked like there wasn't any damage at all. Not to the Surface, and not to the protective glass. When I got to my car, I took a better look and daw a hairline crack. I swore and then wondered... "Wait.... What is cracked? The Surface or...?" So is started to peel off the protective glass. It broke clean at the crack and splintered a bit. The protective glass was done. I got it all the way off and looked closely at the Surface. Nothing. Not a scratch. Still looks br and new. The protection took the impact, and broke... just like it was supposed to I guess. It absorbed the energy of the fall and took one for the team. A minor price to pay for such an expensive piece of gear. Ordering another one right now. Worth every penny and then some.

My unit cracked while trying to install it. I'm a young guy and have installed a lot of these tempered glass screen protectors on a lot of devices, so I don't think it was just me.

The biggest issue was lining it up on such a large device, and the guide stickers included were a joke. Per the instructions, you first line up the screen protector on the device, once lined up (which was a pain since it moves with the slightest movement) you use a few included stickers to secure the protector on the device on one side and they act as a hinge. Then you're to remove the adhesive side of the protector and fold it over onto the device. Well the guide stickers did't stick very well whatsoever, so when I mounted them and lined everything up, I was removing the adhesive protection and as I got it removed, the stickers came undone and it ruined everything. If I were to use this product again, I'd use different tape/stickers as a hinge to secure the protector while removing the adhesive.

UPDATE: OMOTON customer service reached out to me within an hour after my review went live and sent me a new screen protector and offered a sincere apology. I'm adding another star due to the outstanding customer service and showing the company really cares about customer satisfaction. Will provide another update when I get around to installing the replacement protector.

This is an awesome product, with very detailed instructions and all of the things you will need to apply this flawlessly. There are even stickers designed to act like a hinge to make application much easier. You line the glass up and then apply these stickers to the bottom edge of the glass such that half the sticker hangs over the edge. You press this overhanging sticker down to secure it to the Surface Pro, making a hinge. This with the protective sticker still on the glass. You then swing the glass away from the surface, using these temporary hinges, so you can clean and dry the screen of the Surface Pro. Once you follow all of the instructions, the last step is to peel the sticker off of the glass and then swing the glass back onto the Surface Pro. The hinges make certain the glass goes right where you aligned it at the beginning, and the glass self-seals to the Surface Pro. Push out the air bubbles, if any, and you have a perfect installation every time :- )

LOVE this product! I have applied it to a Surface Pro 5 and a Surface Pro 6 with zero issues and absolutely no air bubbles.

I had to replace my Surface Pro (5th Generation) for a warranty issue, and my previous screen protector broke as I was removing it. Note - my next comments on related to a competitive product... The former screen protector was not a great quality, but fair enough. I had a client drop the Surface Pen from about 6 inches above the screen. The metal side of the pen landed right at the edge of the screen and broke away a little chip of the former screen protector. It did it's job, but the lack of a bevel on that product probably contributed to it's failure. Regardless, it lasted another year before I tried removing it. At removal, I realized how much I didn't like that product's design. Instead of a large notch like this protector from OMOTION, it had individual hole cutouts for the optical camera, infrared camera and microphone. Since the glass wasn't beveled, it was nearly impossible to remove the dust that inevitably collects at the seams created at the edge of the glass. These are all minor issues, but when you have a device as beautifully engineered as the Surface, it's disappointing when the screen protector noticeably diminishes its visual appeal.

Fast forward to this week and I am now installing this new screen protector from OMOTION. The included kit to clean the screen and make a hinge to attach the new tempered glass screen protector were great. I found it helpful to clean a granite countertop and the Surface prior to placing it on the countertop to minimize the potential for dust getting onto the screen during installation. It didn't help that it's the middle of winter, it's dry and static seemed to be at an all-time high at the time, but overall, it was a VERY easy installation. It took a little time to really get the protector lined up just right before attaching the stickers to make the "hinge", but it made the next step of attaching the protector SO EASY.

Inevitably, the static created by removing the protective plastic on protector managed to virtually grab an eyelash from me and trap it between the layers of glass. However, it was easy enough to peel away the protector, use the sticker to "grab" that eyelash and then replace the protector. The original installation including the eyelash was bubble-free (with the exception of the eyelash), but the second attempt left a couple of weird bubble-like impressions on the screen. They were only noticeable on screen with the power off, and the instructions said it could take a couple of days to normalize, so I went on with my day. The next morning the odd impressions had resolved themselves. The installation looks perfect.

I took time to read many reviews before buying this, so I think it is important to make a couple of comments:
1. Ease of Installation... Having done several screen protectors over the years on phones and tablets, I have to say that this was one of the simplest. That was unexpected given that it was also the largest one I've attempted. Follow the instructions EXACTLY and you should have a good result. Remember to clean all sides of your tablet as well as the table where you are working with a damp cloth before starting - that will help minimize the potential for trapping dust. Some comments said that the sticker hinge didn't work. If that was the case, the person didn't do it correctly. It worked flawlessly for me.
2. Beveled Edge. I saw a couple of comments that the screen edge wasn't beveled. That is nonsense. I have had one without the bevel, and this is night and day different. This bevel is very well manufactured.
3. Loss of Pen sensitivity. I thought about giving this issue enough importance to only award 4 stars instead of 5. However, I think loss of pen sensitivity is to be expected if you place an object between the pen and the OEM screen. It still works, but it's just not as good. To me, it is a trade off. I would rather have the protection than the flawless pen.

I would buy this again.

Unlike how it is described it DOES NOT FIT the "New Surface Pro 2017". It is 1/2 mm short all around. Also unlike what is described it DOES NOT HAVE a "2.5D rounded edge" nor does it exhibit a "smooth touch feeling". To the contrary it seems to be poorly die-cut, rather than "laser-cut" and the edge is rough. It really is more like the description on the main page: "right-angle edge" and "more crackable and sharp touch feeling".

Perhaps the one I received missed a few manufacturing steps and they forgot to smooth the edges like is described. Nonetheless even if it was finished like is described it STILL would have been too small by a full 1 mm.

However the installation instructions are clear and it installed easily. Installation IS NOT trivial but when all instructions are carefully followed it installs without bubbles. Be that as it may I removed it and intend to RMA it back to Amazon as being sub-par and not as described.

Revision... THe company contacted me about my original 1 star review and even though I had returned the screen to Amazon they supplied another scren protector AT NO COST. This one was EXACTLY as described but still is very slightly too small. (Less than 1/2 mm.)

Installation was (as I said above) IS NOT TRIVIAL but is easily accomplished by following directions. HINT: Use the "Hinge Method" to install and use all three hinge tapes ON THE BOTTOM of the screen. This will eliminte the problem of having the camera cutouts and top buttons from interferring.

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Feature Product

• Compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro 6 / Surface Pro (5th Gen) / Surface Pro 4 tablet [12.3 Inch], the super smooth glass surface compatible with your Surface Pencil perfectly, you can barely feel the existence of screen protector when writing.
• 2.5D rounded edge, the rounded edge on glass protector will never cut your fingers even with heavy using.
• 9H hardness scratch-resistant screen protector can effectively protect your Surface Pro 6/ Surface Pro 2017 / Surface Pro 4 [12.3 Inch] from unwanted scuffs and scratches by knife, keys and some other hard substances.
• Hydrophobic and oleophobic screen coating protect against sweat and oil residue from fingerprints.
• Highly responsive and sensitive with HD clarity and transparency ensure maximum resolution for Super Amoled Display, and OMOTON provide you lifetime warranty.

Description

OMOTON:
[Surface Pencil Compatible] Tempered Glass Screen Protector with [2.5D Rounded Edge] [9H Hardness]

This Glass Screen Protector Fit For
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3 Inch Only (2015 New Released)

Surface Pencil Compatible
When you use your Surface Pencil on Normal glass protector, you may feel the typing is unnatural & inconsistent. We adopt the best Japan glass with smooth oleophobic surface, you may forget the existence of our screen protector.

[2.5D Rounded Edge]
The rounded edge glass screen protector touches much more comfortable than flat edge one, feel just as well as your Surface's original screen.

9H Hardness for Maximum Protection
9H harness tempered glass, which is 3 times stronger than normal 3H hardness, can effectively protect your Surface Pro 4 from unwanted scratches and friction from keys, knife and other harmful factors.

High Transparency Ensures Excellent Visual Effect
98.86% light transmittance ensures maximum resolution for super AMOLED displays, you can barely feel the glass protector when reading or watching.

Sensitive-touch
Highly responsive and sensitive touching performance makes your Surface Pro 4 function smoothly and work fast.

Easy Installation
The glass screen protector can be easily installed without bubbles and removed without residues.

OMOTON, Better than you want!

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UPDATE 1/3/18: The seller sent me a new screen protector and it no longer has issues with sensitivity. There is still some loss of sensitivity, but the amount lost I suspect to be expected given that you're putting another layer of glass over the screen. Overall, I am now satisfied with the product and would recommend it to other users. Excellent service by Omoton.

Original Review: I've had this for a few days now to give it ample time to test and I am disappointed with this, solely because the screen on my Surface Pro loses a significant amount of touch sensitivity with this screen protector on it. I'm finding myself having to press really hard in order for my key strokes to register, and even then it doesn't always register on the first try. Makes the usability of my Surface really frustrating. I'll be returning for refund.

I’ve had this screen protector a week after I got the Surface Pro 2018. I love my SP 2018 so I bought this screen protector to protect my screen in case of any scratches or accidental dropping. This screen protector was easy to install because I’ve done a ton of these in the past, both wet installs and the tempered screen protector installs. I know the concept of working in a completely clean area and no, I don’t do it in a bathroom with the shower running hot water so the steam takes care of the lint in the air. I think that a bunch of bs. If you clean your screen well enough you will not get any bubbles or lint trapped underneath your screen protector making the device look cheap and dirty. I don’t know how people can withstand a few bubbles on their device and use it with bubbles that are clearly there that they can take out by using some scotch tape.

When installing, I would suggest that you get a few small length pieces of scotch tap ready so if there is a bubble you can get the lint underneath and clear out the bubble. No bubbles do not go away in time and if anyone tells you that then they are lying to you. The bubbles are 99.9% dirt or lint that’s trapped underneath the screen protector especially temper glass screen protectors and there is no way of getting that bubble to go away unless you get the lint with the scotch tape.

I would start out by lining the screen protector to your perfect position and use a few pieces of your scotch tape and form a hinge on the bottom of the screen protector. Give it a little bit of room because you’ll have to pull it back up and peel the protector underneath from the actual screen protector and you want to make sure everything is lined up the way you want it to and then gently lay it down flat and put your thumb in the middle and work your way out to the edges clearing all the bubbles that you can. If you have bubbles remember about where it is and carefully and slowly peel the screen protector up and get that lint trapped underneath and then lay it back down. There is no easy way of installing a tempered screen protector like this one except for the way I’ve described. It’s hard to install a screen protector on such a big device. After I installed mine, I had a tiny minuscule bubble that I could reach with the scotch tape and I could work the bubble out. In my case I think there was a defect in the screen protector in that area but it’s small enough that I don’t even notice it after a day of usage. Please take caution when you’re peeling up the protector because you may crack the screen protector or cause the edges to bend upwards and they will never seat down and you’ll just have a big gap in the corner from which you peeled the screen protector away. After all said and done, remove the remaining scotch tape that’s forming the judge for you and you are ready to go. So far, I’ve had no problems with my screen protector and I’ve been using it for over 6 months now. I would highly recommend this tempered screen protector to anyone looking for one because it’s cheap and it works. You just can’t beat that! Let me know if you have any questions at dareviewer81@gmail.com.

The screen protector is high quality, but a dust-free installation is very difficult. I followed the directions exactly and used extra care to eliminate dust specks, but multiple dust specks appeared. I tried removing the dust specks, but more appeared. I suspect the adhesive surface will attract dust unless you're in a dust-free zone. I was so frustrated that I threw it in the trash.

Update 12/22/17:
The company got in touch with me and offered to send a new one so I could try again. I agreed and this time I was much more prepared to install it. I had a good installation experience and am now happy with my purchase. I learned a few things that might help others:
1) Having a can of compressed air nearby can help clear out any dust particles that settle as you're about to lay the screen protector down
2) There is a square sticker that is meant for cleaning dust. It appears to work very well on the sticky side of the screen protector
3) Have a friend help!

When I peeled the protective backing off and started to lay the protector down, my friend used compress air to keep the surface clean. When the screen protector was installed, there was a single dust speck, but it was easy to lift the protector slightly so my friend could use the dust sticker (upside-down) to remove the dust spec from under the protector, then we laid it down again and everything was perfect.

EDIT - Customer Service from Omoton really stepped up and made a bad situation much better. They responded right away to my unhappy review. They sent me another screen protector to replace the one with the bubbles. I waited to make sure I had plenty of time to install the new screen protector. I may have went overboard on my installation steps but I wanted to give this screen protector the best possible chance to work. I turned off the A/C and ceiling fan in my house to make sure there was no air moving. After several minutes I removed the old one and followed the directions to clean the screen. Even though I saw no visible dust on the screen I used the dust remover overall the entire screen 2 times (once up and down and once across) to make sure there was no dust at all. I then installed and the screen attached itself as its supposed to. There are a few minor spots around the edges but they are all on the back around the screen and you have to look hard to find them.

I stick by my original comment that this is much harder to install then the same kind of protector on a phone, but if you take extra time and don't skip any steps it can be installed without bubbles. I feel much better know my screen is protected and Omoton Customer service is excellent and made this process much nicer. The only reason I didn't give the product 5 stars is because I did have trouble with my first one and I did have to re apply to get it to work as it should.

The attached photos show 4 views of the orginal protector that bubbled. The final photo is the replacement that installed as it should.

The screen protector was package very nice and it came with everything you need to clean the screen and apply. I carefully cleaned the screen and followed the directions exactly. I even used a powerful led flash light to make sure there were no smudges or dust on the screen of my Surface. I applied as directed and as you can see one side worked excellent and the other side has several bubbles. I worked and worked to get the bubbles smoothed out and it just made them worse. I have applied similar glass protectors to my last tablet and my last several phones. The tempered glass over the screen has saved several devices but this brand is the worse I have ever used by far. I will probably end up removing this. Save your money on this product

I recently purchased this and placed it on my Surface Pro 2017 as soon as I got it. The item itself is a good screen protector. It looked like a piece of hard plastic to me at first, but it is definitely tempered class. I know because as I was placing the protector on my surface, the corner cracked.

In my opinion, I thought the process of putting it on was not great. The instructions were simply, but I thought they could have been written better. There should also be better demarcations of what side was what. It wasn't great to put on, but it wasn't the worst I've ever done either. I'm mostly irritated that it cracked so quickly. That being said, I haven't had any issues with the touch sensitivity like other people, neither with my fingers or the pen.

UPDATE (5/21): I was contacted by OMOTON about the crack in my screen. They were very receptive to feedback about the difficulties I experienced with installation and provided a website resource to assist in further installation. In regard to the crack in the screen, they offered to replace the screen for me. I actually just received the new one. I have updated my score to a 4/5 because of the responsiveness of OMOTON and their willingness to help me and resolve my issues.