StarTech.com 15.6-inch 16:10 Bright Privacy Screen Filter with Touch, Flip-Over, 75% Light Transmittance, Anti-Glare Privacy Filter, +/- 30 Deg. View Angle

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For £39.22 ex-VAT, this is a sensible little upgrade if you’re dealing with open-plan desks or anyone who’s constantly glancing at your screen. The “privacy” filters are one of those boring accessories that actually deliver value day-to-day, especially for finance/HR/ops teams where screen visibility is a real compliance headache. The anti-glare and touch compatibility matter too—if you use touch-capable laptops/tablets, you don’t want a film that makes everything feel laggy or unresponsive.

That said, I’d only buy it for the right kind of setup. These filters are fiddly: they need to be aligned correctly, can be a bit of a faff if you frequently close/open lids or move the device between locations, and privacy quality depends heavily on viewing angle and room lighting. If you’re in a quiet, single-user office or you mostly work with documents where privacy isn’t a concern, it’s probably not worth the bother. Also, make sure you’re confident you’ve got the exact screen size—privacy films are unforgiving when the dimensions don’t match.

**Buy it if:** you regularly work with sensitive content and want a low-cost way to reduce shoulder-surfing without replacing hardware. **Skip it if:** you need quick, repeated mounting/removal, or your viewing conditions are inconsistent (you may end up with “just ok” privacy and annoying reflections).