Which is better, tempered film or hydrogel film

Tempered screen protector

Although this type of film is thick, its quality is better than ordinary mobile phone films, so it is also the most common film for everyone. Especially for those who frequently drop their phones inexplicably, they are relatively more wear-resistant and drop resistant due to their high hardness. However, this type of film is not suitable for curved phones.

Advantage
Tempered glass mobile phone film, as the name suggests, is made of tempered glass material. The advantages of tempered film are high hardness, wear resistance, and scratch resistance. Secondly, when the phone accidentally falls, it can effectively protect the phone screen and has a strong ability to protect the phone screen. Another major advantage of tempered film is that it has low cost, low price, and is more easily accepted by consumers.

Disadvantage
Tempered film is generally thicker, which can easily reduce the touch performance of mobile phones. This drawback is particularly evident on phones that support screen fingerprint, which may make the screen fingerprint insensitive or even ineffective. Secondly, due to the high hardness of the tempered glass material itself, it is also relatively brittle and prone to cracking or even fragmentation. Another thing that is unacceptable is that many mobile phones now have 2.5D curved screens, and the tempered film cannot fully cover the entire screen. Severe tempered film sticking to the phone will result in severe curling and white edges, which is simply driving OCD.

Water coagulation membrane
Water gel film may sound high-end, but it is actually made of the most common PET or TPU materials, simply put, plastic. Currently, high-end water gel films generally use TPU material, which is characterized by good low-temperature flexibility, strong plasticity, can be cut into any size and shape, and has a certain scratch repair ability. The thickness is usually thin.


Advantage
The thickness of the hydrogel film is thinner, less sensitive, and has higher light transmittance. It can perfectly adapt to curved screens and screens with curved edges to achieve perfect fit without leaving white edges, which basically does not affect the touch experience. It is also less sensitive and can effectively prevent the occurrence of small scratches.

Disadvantage
Water gel film has little impact resistance, and the screen's protection against impact is basically zero, making it very prone to scratches (self-healing ability only applies to relatively minor scratches). The market is flooded with a large number of expensive intelligence tax products, which are not easy to fit.

The difference between the two

Water gel film is a soft film, so there is basically no hardness to speak of. The advantage of using water gel film is that the phone screen is scratch resistant and has good adhesion, without white edges.



Tempered film has a high hardness, which not only protects the phone screen from external wear and tear, but also provides a certain degree of drop protection to prevent the screen from shattering. The disadvantage is obvious, as tempered film is difficult to bend, so most phones will have white edges after applying the film!


So, which is better, tempered film or water gel film? There is actually no consensus because they all have their own strengths. If you value durability and high protection, then tempered film is your best choice; If you pursue a perfect smooth touch and water coagulation effect, then water coagulation film can meet your needs. No matter which screen protector material you choose, it can protect your beloved phone screen and make your user experience refreshed!