iCarez Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector for Apple iPad Air 4/5 Gen (10.9-inch 2022/2020) iPad Pro 11 Inch (2022/2021/2020/2018) [2-Pack] Easy to Install (Compatible with Face ID and Apple Pencil)

if youre looking for a matte screen protector that wont chew up your pencil nibs this one’s definitely for you!!! It came packaged very neatly with instructions, installation tools, and 2 protectors! Though it doesn’t have a listing specifically for the ipad air 4, rest assured the 11 inch option will fit just fine <3after i installed i noticed right off the bat the texture was MUCH smoother compared to other brands ive tried, but still had a comfortable matte feel that makes drawing on an ipad feel more natural! personally, im super fond of the smooth, fine texture because it doesnt feel like im torturing my pencil every time i go to make a line 🥲 i also noticed it’s a pretty thin protector, and so far using it to draw w/ programs like csp/procreate i havent noticed any issues with registering touch gestures like i have with thicker screen protectors. Personally i dont use tempered glass for my ipad, but i can only assume with how thin it is you shouldnt notice any registration issues if you want to layer it with a tempered glass one!The anti-smudge is ok, i only really notice marks on the screen when i have my ipad off and i have a bright light pointing at it. thankfully its super easy to wipe off any smudges and pencil marks so for me this isnt a major problem!The installation process was pretty standard, my only nitpick is that it didnt come with a flat tool to smooth out the air bubbles, but honestly thats hardly an issue if you have a card lying around 😭I will say this definitely isnt a product for photo/video editors. as with all matte screen protectors they have a slight grain that refracts light, so if youre using your tablet for editing you’ll definitely notice the rainbow noise on the screen. as an artist, however, i havent noticed any loss in picture quality (using a close up of csp’s ui as an example image), and the light refraction definitely becomes less noticeable over timeall in all its a great screen protector for the price and its gonna be saving me lots of pencil nibs in the long run <3 highly recommend it for artists!!!

Update 03/2025: This came with 2 protectors but I haven't replaced it once. It has some scratches and normal wear, but it's never enough to be a visual or physical distraction. It still works great and I can see everything like I should. I was expecting to buy more, but apparently not. I'll be looking to get this same screen protector if I ever need another.I purchased this because I didn’t want to spend hell money on a Paperlike, especially after hearing horror stories about it devouring the Apple Pencil 2 tip. I already have a iCarez protector on my 6s so I’m familiar with the application process and what not. It was easy to apply and I’m glad it was because I can keep the second one as a spare for when the first gets too scratched up.I use my iPad for art and digital journaling alongside the typical functions. I really enjoy the way this protector feels when using it with or without my Apple Pencil. It’s not hindersome and it actually feels the same as when I use my Ugee tablet with my computer. I’ve been drawing with graphics tablets for years so having that familiarity is immense.It also looks pretty good to me. You will notice the grain if you’re looking for it, but it’s not that disruptive IMO. The content still looks good to me. I watch Youtube a lot and occasionally watch TV and I have no issues. I do come from old ass TVs and 60 fps nowhere near Mega HD 4K resolution displays though so the iPad in general is a totally new viewing experience for me. If you’re used to super luxurious viewing experiences you may feel differently.Definitely recommend this to my fellow arteests.

I've been using my iPad Pro (2021 11inch) with this screen protector for about a month now. It makes writing and drawing with the Apple Pencil feel very fluid and natural.Installation was simple, but it did take 2 tries for me to get it right. That may just be me being a perfectionist, though. The screen protector is slightly smaller than the iPad screen and I wanted to make sure it was centered as much as I could. The stickers to remove dust work perfectly. I have zero bubbles or dust trapped under the protector (and I live in a house with a long haired cat and German Shepherd who both are shedding like crazy right now).Not only does it make using the Apple Pencil feel more natural, it also does a great job of minimizing the amount of fingerprints on the screen. It doesn't keep all of them off, but they are barely visible and a quick swipe with a microfiber cloth (or your sleeve lol) will remove them completely.As far as anti-glare is concerned, I feel like this does a decent job. It dissipates the light that shines on it so that there aren't any blindingly bright spots, but there is still a tiny bit of a glare depending on the situation. I noticed the glare the most when I'm sitting on my couchwhich has a northern facing window behind it. I see the glare, and it makes dark shows slightly harder to watch, but I can still see everything on the screen. The glare with this screen protector is much more tolerable than it would be on the bare screen.Also, after watching a lot of reviews on matte screen protectors, I was very weary about the screen protector wearing down and having residual pencil marks left on it. I have done a lot of note taking and drawing this past month and have not seen even a hint of wear from Apple Pencil use. It looks just as good as the day I installed it. So, I'm very pleased with that.The image I shared is how it currently looks. I didn't even wipe it down first. I just picked it up and snapped the picture.All in all, I really enjoy this screen protector. It is definitely worth the money. It's probably one of the best matte screen protectors on the market. (Yes, even better than Paperlike)