Kensington MagPro Magnetic Privacy Screen Filter for Laptops 16" (16:10)

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If you’re working in a busy office, on a train, or anywhere people can “accidentally” glance at your screen, this Kensington MagPro privacy filter is a sensible buy. The magnetic fit is the big win in day-to-day use: it’s quick to apply/remove without fiddling with flimsy frames, and it tends to stay put better than many cheaper stick-on options. For the money (£64 ex-VAT for a 16" 16:10), it’s also priced like something you’ll actually keep using rather than a one-off “security theatre” purchase.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for everyone. Privacy filters are great for side-angle snooping prevention, but they can reduce brightness and make the display look a bit darker/softer—especially if you already run your laptop at lower brightness. If your role depends on colour accuracy (design, media, serious spreadsheet-heavy work where you hate contrast shifts), you may not love the impact. Also, check your viewing needs: if you’re often using the screen straight-on in a well-lit environment, it’s fine; if you regularly share screens with multiple people directly in front, you’ll find the privacy effect more annoying than helpful. Overall: good for typical office/remote workers and finance/HR/IT staff handling sensitive info—less ideal for colour-critical work or teams that don’t want the screen to “change” in use.