We compared two 15.6-inch, 16:9 laptop privacy screen filters: the 3M Privacy Filter with COMPLY Flip Attach and the IPROKKO 15.6 Inch Laptop Privacy Screen.
What we looked at
Attachment method, finish options, stated privacy angle, and price.
The verdict
If you want a 3M microlouver filter with an easy flip-attach system that stays in place when the laptop is closed, and a reversible glossy or matte finish, the 3M is the established-brand pick, at £42.48. If you would rather pay £16.49 less for a removable, reversible matte/glossy filter with slide-mount tabs, made specifically for 15.6-inch 16:9 laptops, the IPROKKO is the value option, at £21.99.
A £42.48 3M filter with a flip-attach system that stays on when the laptop is closed.
A £21.99 removable 15.6-inch privacy screen installable in about 10 seconds.
3M Privacy Filter for 15.6in Laptop with 3M COMPLY Flip Attach, 16:9 (PF156W9B) — Best-Known Brand
Intended for: Marketed as a 3M microlouver privacy filter for 15.6-inch, 16:9 laptops, with a reversible glossy or matte screen finish, two easy on/off attachment systems including the 3M COMPLY Flip Attach that stays in place when the laptop is closed, and stated 60° side-view blackout privacy with blue light reduction, made in the USA.
What we liked
- 3M microlouver privacy technology for sensitive data protection
- COMPLY Flip Attach system stays in place when the laptop is closed
- Reversible glossy or matte finish, matte reduces glare discomfort
- Stated 60° side-view blackout privacy in the listing title
- Made in the USA and TAA compliant, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £16.49 more than the IPROKKO on these listings
- Two attachment systems may take longer to fit than a simple slide-mount
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, well-known filter brand
- Anyone who wants the filter to stay attached when the laptop is closed
- Sensitive-data work in shared or public spaces
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the simplest slide-on installation
IPROKKO 15.6 Inch Laptop Privacy Screen, Anti Blue Light Glare, Removable, 16:9 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a removable 15.6-inch, 16:9 laptop privacy screen compatible with HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, ThinkPad, Samsung, Asus and Sony laptops, with a reversible matte (anti-blue-light, anti-glare) or glossy surface, installable in about 10 seconds via removable slide-mount tabs.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the 3M on these listings, at £21.99
- Reversible matte or glossy surface, same as the 3M
- Stated 10-second installation via removable slide-mount tabs
- Listed compatibility with a wide range of laptop brands
- Anti blue light and anti-glare matte side, per the listing
Worth knowing
- No stated specific viewing-angle figure, unlike the 3M's stated 60°
- Slide-mount tabs may not hold as securely as the 3M's flip-attach system when the laptop is closed
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants the quickest, simplest installation
- Wide compatibility across laptop brands
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the filter secured when the laptop is closed
- Buyers who want a stated specific privacy angle
