№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
| 1 | MixStore | 4.71 | most popular manufacturer |
| 2 | FaisON | 4.62 | The best balance of price and quality |
| 3 | CRYSTAL MIRROR | 4.52 | Back panel protection |
| 4 | Smart Island | 4.34 | Best price |
| 5 | UV glass | 4.25 | The best equipment |
Hydrogel films are made from materials that can absorb and retain moisture. They have the property of self-healing, which has become a big plus when using the accessory as a screen protector. However, the material is only gaining popularity, and many are skeptical about it. You can compare the pros and cons of the most popular smartphone protection tools.
Polyurethane and polyethylene films. The cheapest option for scratch protection. Moreover, polyethylene is cheaper than other types. They wear out quickly, and low-quality accessories can impair tactile sensations and color reproduction. When self-gluing, bubbles may appear under the film. They don't protect against impact at all.
tempered glass. They cost 2-3 times more than ordinary films, and premium glasses can cost more than 1000 rubles. However, better than most others protect against bumps and falls. In most cases, after the impact, the glass breaks and requires its complete replacement. Bubbles rarely form during sticking, but it is difficult to find a good glass that looks organic and does not interfere with tactile sensations.
Hydrogel film. "Absorbs" scratches and recovers from them. It is easier to stick the hydrogel yourself - the bubbles disappear in a day. However, it will not cope with large scratches. But the accessory looks good, improves tactile sensations, accurately conveys colors. And, unlike all other protection methods, it does not collect fingerprints. As tests show, many high-quality accessories can protect against impacts from objects. Another plus is that the film has more coverage area for rounded screens and corners.
When choosing protection for a smartphone, it is important to remember: no matter how strong and armored the glass or film is, if it falls, the screen can still break. Here - who cares! As for manufacturers, they are mainly Chinese factories and plants that do not have their own brands and other products. In Russia, all accessories are presented under the brand of a particular store.
Top 5. UV glass
The best equipmentThe set includes not only napkins, but also stickers for film separation, as well as a spatula for smoothing.
- Price: 634 rubles.
- Country: China
- Coating types: glossy
UV-glass company produces protection for smartphones, including hydrogel films. Even on the back of some phone models.They correspond to the standard sizes of smartphones from Samsung and Apple and fit most modern models of these manufacturers. There are also films for a limited number of ASUS, OnePlus and Xiaomi models. Users note the convenience and incredible ease of installation due to the presence of everything you need in the kit. Films, according to buyers, are durable and of high quality, however, there are dissatisfied reviews, more often associated with improper installation of the accessory. The company focuses on some of the most popular phone manufacturers, but this is also a drawback - I would like to see other manufacturers in the assortment.
- Convenient spatula for installation
- Easy self sticking
- There are films for the back
- Assortment mainly for iPhone and Samsung
- highest price
Top 4. Smart Island
Best priceOn average, 10% cheaper than other most inexpensive films.
- Price: 240 rubles.
- Country: Russia (produced in China)
- Types of coating: glossy / matte
Smart Island is a Russian brand that creates hydrogel films from Chinese material on its own equipment. The company is represented on marketplaces, its products are not found in offline stores. The manufacturer promises to expand production and assortment. The films are smooth and 99% satisfied by users. But sometimes there are inconsistencies in length on certain models. But the range is really huge. You can choose a film for most popular smartphone models. As for the characteristics, they are standard for this segment.Some buyers have difficulty with the sticker. But, in general, wear resistance and ease of handling the phone after using the accessory are on top.
- One of the best prices
- Large selection of smartphone models
- Difficult to paste for the first time
- Size discrepancy by 1-1.5 mm
Top 3. CRYSTAL MIRROR
Back panel protectionOne of the few brands that offers films for both the display and the back cover.
- Price: 369 rubles.
- Country: Russia (produced in China)
- Types of coating: glossy / matte
A Russian manufacturer that creates films for various phone models using its own equipment. CRYSTAL MIRROR gets into the rating of the best due to very precise cutouts and the ability to buy a film on almost any modern smartphone. The brand also ships equipment and films to other vendors, but they list them under their own brands. CRYSTAL MIRROR hydrogel coatings on the market receive positive feedback from customers. And besides the availability of a large number of models, the brand offers films even for the back panels of phones. The price is slightly higher than the most inexpensive counterparts, but many users are willing to pay a little extra for the sake of high quality accessories.
- Increased film strength
- Large selection of models
- Can be glued on the lid
- Overpriced
Top 2. FaisON
The best balance of price and qualityDozens of reviews on marketplaces with a rating above 4.2 for most film models.
- Price: 269 rubles.
- Country: Russia (produced in China)
- Types of coating: glossy / matte
Films of the FaisON brand are widely distributed on marketplaces. They are in high demand and have earned many positive reviews. Buyers call them the best in terms of durability and ease of use. Even the bubbles after sticking disappear immediately! The company appeared on the market of protective accessories one of the first and often presents new products in this area. However, when choosing an accessory, you should read the description: most models have anti-reflective properties, but do not have additional oleophobic protection. The hydrogel film itself prevents fingerprints, but without another layer, it may not be as resistant to fingerprints.
- Low price
- There are films for rare models of phones
- Not all films are oleophobic coated
Top 1. MixStore
most popular manufacturerOver 2000 products, over 400 hydrogel film reviews, over 3 years on the market.
- Price: 490 rubles.
- Country: USA (made in China)
- Types of coating: glossy / matte
MixStore deservedly takes first place in the ranking of the best: it has been on the market for a long time, has dozens of positive reviews and a huge assortment. In addition, he was one of the first to offer sets of films to protect both the screen and the back panel. And buyers note the convenience of installing a hydrogel film on a phone, its durability, and absolute transparency. However, some have problems with sticking, which is typical for most products in this category. Among the significant disadvantages - in a set of back and front films, there are occasionally sets of only 2 protections for the display. But sellers quickly react to this and fix it in various ways.
- The largest selection of films
- There are back panel accessories
- Sets of 2 films
- Some kits have mixed up kits
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