StarTech.com 31.5-inch 16:9 Computer Monitor Privacy Screen, Anti-Glare Privacy Filter w/Blue Light Reduction, Monitor Screen Protector w/+/- 30 Deg. Viewing Angle

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If you’re in a shared office, open-plan workspace, or just want to stop shoulder-surfing on your screen, this kind of privacy filter is genuinely useful. For £120 ex‑VAT, though, I’d only call it good value if you’re confident about fit and you’re actually bothered by privacy day-to-day. StarTech’s privacy screens tend to be the “proper accessory” type—meant to be used consistently rather than bought as a one-off—so if you’ve already had people glancing over your shoulder, it’s a sensible control for sensitive work (finance, HR, admin, client data). The anti-glare angle also helps in real environments where overhead lighting is the enemy.

The downside is that privacy filters always come with trade-offs: they can dull contrast, reduce brightness, and make fine reading (especially at odd angles) a bit more annoying. If your team needs colour-accurate work, creative output, or you frequently share your screen with others sitting nearby, you may find this more hassle than it’s worth. In that case, you’d be better off with a monitor/location fix (hooding, desk spacing, screen position) or a different approach. Bottom line: buy it if privacy is a real requirement and the fit is confirmed for your exact 31.5" monitor; skip it if you prioritise display quality or screen sharing in the room.