XIRON 2 Pack Paper Screen Protector for iPad Air 3 (2019) 10.5 inch, iPad Pro 10.5 (2017), Matte PET Film for iPad Pro/Air 10.5, Write and Draw Like on Paper, Anti-Glare Screen Protector

I love everything about this screen protector. The application was easy and it's incredibly durable. It's been a year and I'm still on my first protector with no signs of peeling. Writing on the screen sounds heavenly and it makes writing on my ipad more pleasurable. I will continue to repurchase.

One Year Update:This screen protector has lasted me a full year. I recently just purchased another one, purely because it was getting dirty. Otherwise, this is great for those who like the paper feel. However, I do warrant artists who use their iPad continuously and even avid notetakers because this protector will wear down the nibs on your pencil more than other brands. However, if you like the paper feel, need a cheaper option that will last, and use it for moderate use, you will enjoy this brand!Original Review:This screen protector is definitely different from the rest. I've been through quite a few. I started with PaperLike, but found that the noise from the protector was pretty prominent and it bothered me. Then I went to a glass screen protectorto reduce the noise, but I couldn't write with it and the finger prints bothered me. Then, I changed to a simple Supershieldz matte protector and it was okay, but it began to slip when writing after a couple of months. Sooo... now I'm back to a paper-like material, but the PaperFeel is by far the best and I say this because you can feel the grit of the material. It's not sandpaper, but it does have a rough texture that is much more noticeable to me than the traditional PaperLike. It takes a little getting used to, but it has the most resemblance to writing on paper. There is definitely some noise that I can notice, but I've accepted that it happens with any matte protector. The installation I found to be easy, but definitely follow the directions. All in all - the best one yet!Update: I’ve been using this protector for about 8 months and the friction is still great. However, I have noticed a few things. First, it really hurts my Apple Pencil tip. I have had to try the nibs to reduce friction, but I don’t like how that feels. Otherwise, I have to change the tip bi-weekly. Also, the smudge marks got worse over time and it is not easy to clean. I’m in the market for a new screen protector to try and save money on my Apple Pencil tip, but this one lasted me a decent amount of time.

The instructions were easy to follow though there were a lot of them. I don’t think it protects your screen from cracking or anything because it’s a thin film but hopefully you aren’t dropping your iPad. I read a lot on my iPad so this helps so much for the look, my eyes don’t have to deal with glare. It does feel a little weird though like rough? So if you’re using your iPad to scroll social media just be prepared.

The media could not be loaded. I watched the video and read all the instructions before I tried putting this on. Unfortunately, with such a big screen, it's just really hard. Dust gets on the back panel of the protector and gets dust on your clean screen. I ended up with so much dust under my first attempt. My second one I was able to get only one tiny bubble. I do like that it lets my pen move more controlled than a regular protector. My apple pen doesn't slide anymore and it actually helps my art pretty well.at this point, I was happy.But now, I'm trying to actually do some art, and I'm having terrible trouble.My screen no longer reacts reliably to my fingers. I try to move my canvas and strokes get undone, I can't get things to redo the first try, half the time I try to change tools, I can't, and typing is IMPOSSIBLE. I'm getting more frustrated by the second. It's nice if you can just use your pen, but that's rarely the case. I don't even have the extra to try replacing it, because it was so impossible to get the dust out that I needed two tries to even get it on.

After using a textured screen protector on my 12.9” iPad Pro, I had to get one for my older 2017 iPad Pro as well. This one is actually nicer than the one on my larger iPad Pro! Application was super easy and the provided tools worked great - especially the bubble remover card with the soft edge. If you have a lint remover roller with the removable sheets, those works great for getting dust off the screen quickly. Just line up the protector using the provided stickers, make sure the screen is clean and clear of dust, hold your breath and place it down. Very few bubbles had to be removed compared to other screen protectors I’ve applied in the past. Because I have the white version of the iPad, it was somewhat tricky to get everything aligned perfectly but the cutouts give you enough wiggle room to not be exact. Plus, the older iPads have larger bezels so you don’t have to get it exact. If you have an older 10.5 iPad Pro and an Apple Pencil, do yourself a favor and grab one of these! For someone who takes a lot of notes or does a lot of drawing, this is definitely worth it. The only long-term potential con I can think of is these textured screen protectors have a way of wearing down the Apple Pencil nib so it probably isn’t a bad idea to grab some extras of those. I think a four pack of the official Apple replacement nibs is under twenty bucks so it’s worth it to have them around.

When I started reading the instructions, I wasn't sure it would work. It comes with adhesive strips that you attach to the back of the ipad and then bend them over and attach to one end of the screen protector on top, which gets peeled off later. At first I thought that was a gimmick, but the strips actually did exactly what they were supposed to - not let the protector slip after taking off the adhesive backing and attaching it to the glass. The strips held it exactly in place. One suggestion - when I attached the back middle strip to the ipad and bent it over the front, it covered the touch sensor on the front of the ipad and I couldn't verify the fit was exact. It was, but I'd recommend not attaching it so it covers that, so you can do a final alignment check before removing the adhesive backing.