5 of the Best Anti-Glare Screen Protectors for Your iPhone 17

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Apple’s iPhone 17 introduced a brand new technology that makes your screen more resistant to scratches and accidental damage, called Ceramic Shield 2. However, glass is glass, and drop tests of the iPhone 17 have shown that the device can shatter depending on how it is dropped. That’s why a proper screen protector can really help you keep your iPhone intact. Still, to ensure that the accessory doesn’t cancel out another useful feature of Ceramic Shield – the anti-glare layer – you may also need to get a screen protector with this feature. Fortunately, companies like Belkin, ImpactStrong, and JETech offer solid screen protectors for users.

What’s interesting is that while common sense would say that any screen protector would be better than nothing, that’s inaccurate, as the wrong accessory could cause the display to be blurry, the sensors to not work as intended, and even completely remove the iPhone’s natural anti-glare coating – at least that’s what Astropad’s research says.

Although Apple’s anti-glare coating has nothing to do with Samsung’s new Privacy Display feature available on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Ceramic Shield 2 is a significant improvement over the iPhone 16 and older devices. That said, if you’re looking for the best anti-glare screen protectors for your device, BGR has handpicked a few of the most trusted brands in addition to options that our own staff has tested not only with current iPhone 17 models, but with previous iPhones as well.

Belkin offers dedicated screen protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models called UltraGlass 2. The accessories maker is known for its popular charging solutions for Apple devices and, more recently, it entered the gaming market with Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, which were praised by BGR. With its version of the screen protector, Belkin doesn’t disappoint, as it claims the accessory is up to 25 times stronger than traditional glass protectors and is made from lithium aluminosilicate glass.

According to the company, it has managed to make the screen protector tougher because it uses dual ion exchange to make it tougher than other types of glass. With a thickness of 0.29mm, Belkin also wants users to feel like there is nothing between them and what they see on the iPhone screen. While Belkin offers an Easy Align tray to help users apply the screen protector to the iPhone, customers who purchase it from a physical Apple Store can have a professional apply the accessory for them.

Belkin’s UltraGlass 2 offers drop protection up to 7.2 feet and includes full-screen coverage. For $39.95, customers also receive a cleaning cloth and an anti-dust sticker to ensure that the screen protector will be barely visible once applied to the iPhone 17 screen. Additionally, since it is sold on the Apple Store, it fully meets what the company expects from a third-party accessory.

If you want a more universal offering, ImpactStrong offers its Shatterproof Tempered Glass Screen Protector not only for the iPhone 17 line, but also for older devices. Like most of these types of accessories, the company offers a quick and easy installation experience with an installation kit. ImpactStrong promises a bubble-free screen protector and 9H hardness, meaning it’s truly scratch-resistant, ensuring your screen won’t be full of micro-abrasions just by taking it off and putting your phone back in your jeans pockets.

Another important thing about ImpactStrong’s screen protector is that it is case friendly, which means you can get extra protection from the accessory, while choosing a case for your personal style or simply because you want to be sure that your expensive phone is safe from hard drops.

ImpactStrong’s screen protector provides 10x military-grade drop protection, with a drop height of approximately 8 feet. At 0.4mm thick, it unlocks instantly with Face ID, has an anti-fingerprint coating so your screen always looks good, and is also easy to clean with a polishing cloth. On top of all that, the screen protector has an anti-glare layer to ensure you don’t lose any of the iPhone 17’s best features. It costs $19 and comes with three tempered glass protectors, meaning you can easily protect your device throughout its lifespan.

If you want a budget-friendly option, JETech offers a matte screen protector that checks all the boxes most customers want. The most important thing here is the matte display, which helps reduce screen glare and reflections and provides an ideal experience for those who love gaming, streaming, and using their devices outdoors. The matte screen is also helpful in reducing eye strain.

JETech’s screen protector also has an oleophobic and hydrophobic coating, which helps ensure that your iPhone won’t be a fingerprint magnet, but even if you drop liquid on it, it can easily be removed. Like other options, this screen protector is constructed of 9H hardness tempered glass, protecting both your device and the additional screen from scratches, abrasions, and cracks from drops.

The company also offers an installation tool to help users achieve perfect alignment, free of air bubbles and debris. JETech opted for a not-so-matte screen for a better viewing angle, but also to see colors as accurate as they are. Most customers say their screen protector lasts for months, but even if your phone takes a hard drop, the company offers an extra screen protector, so you won’t have to worry about buying a new one so soon. The screen protector costs $9.99 on Amazon.

Another premium option, the Moment Glass Screen Protector offers anti-glare technology so you get the best colors and experience from your new iPhone. It is made from ion-strengthened glass and is 0.3mm thick. The company says it’s great against drops and scratches without making the iPhone bulkier than it already is.

The screen protector also ensures that the iPhone’s best features will continue to work, like Dynamic Island, Face ID, front flash, and front speakers. Like many other screen protectors, this one has an oleophobic coating against smudges and fingerprints, and it also repels water, meaning users can pretty easily clean the screen if they spill something.

Unlike previous releases, Moment claims to have reduced its packaging to include a low-waste alignment kit, so customers don’t have to worry about the screen protector installation process, meaning no debris or bubbles during the process. Moment is offering a two-pack of anti-glare iPhone 17 screen protectors for $25. Customers can also choose between Pro and Pro Max versions. iPhone 17 customers say this screen protector saved them from hard drops, and even though the accessory could break depending on the fall, the iPhone remained intact and with a replacement screen protector ready to install.

A bulkier option, ZAGG offers its XTR5 screen protector not only for iPhone 17 models, but older versions as well. Eleven times stronger than ordinary glass protectors, ZAGG uses graphene-enhanced technology to keep your device intact. Like other options, the company makes it scratch and impact resistant, and adds a blue light filter to help users sleep better after a long day on the phone and improve overall eye comfort with Eyesafe CPF60 technology.

Like the other options mentioned above, ZAGG’s screen protector features anti-glare technology without making the iPhone 17 lose its color and shine. The SiO2 coating also makes the experience of using this accessory ideal for any iPhone user, as the touch of the screen continues to be smooth with everyday response when swiping, typing or gaming.

With an installation kit, ZAGG promises iPhone users a stress-free experience by removing any possible bubbles or debris. The company even says that if there is a problem with the screen protector, it will send out another replacement, no questions asked. That being said, to ensure this level of customer satisfaction and technologies, the company also charges a higher price. Its screen protectors cost $59.99 and rarely offer a few dollars off. Still, most customers think that this is one of the best anti-glare iPhone 17 screen protectors on the market.