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@Jinesh, there are 2 separate issues. The ‘paperlike’ texture is to give you a ‘paper-like’ writing or drawing experience. The screen protector is really not needed. The glass is very tough, I believe it is GorillaGlass and will not scratch easily. I still have my old ipad3 which is over 10 years old. No case, no screen protector, just the standard 3 fold magnetic cover. I have used it constantly on the field everyday (I am a contractor) and never had a screen protector on it. It has been dropped so many times, construction debris and all sorts of granules have fallen on the screen. Everytime I thoroughly wipe the screen, it is as good as new.
Well, I you're not an artist you don't need it, otherwise is a must have. If you're only consuming entertainment or for productivity then don't. I got my M1 and compare it to my 2018 with Paperlike and know that I will eventually put it on, sketching over the glass is simply not an option.
I bought paperlike screen protector from local company for 1/5 price of "original" paperlike. I really no not like that matt finish which killing that nice display and colors, even I have just iPad Air 4
I don’t think you’re exactly the target use case for the paperlike - a lot of its shortcomings will be true of any matte screen film, and what the paperlike is trying to deliver the most is an incredibly consistent surface feel over the stock glass. To artists primarily using their iPad for Procreate / CSP, that feature may vastly outweigh any of the issues it may also have (noise, daylight visibility, surface marks.) it does for me which is why I’ve been using it across three different iPad Pro generations - I appreciate that it gives my iPad Pro a very similar feel that I’m used to from Wacom Pro tablets. It seems if you need to do hyper detail critical work such as photo editing, a glass screen protector or even the base screen would be the best way to go. I’ll admit Paperlike could ditch some of its marketing claims though - there’s no way ANY matte film will improve visuals over the naked anti-reflection coatings. For me however, since I only ever use my iPad Pro inside in lower lever lighting, and I’m used to the matte coatings of past Wacom displays, the Paperlike continues to be feel right at home for me. (I’m also not sure if I have a lighter hand than some artists, but my Paperlike has been applied for almost 2 years now and looks about 90% as good as it did new, so take that as you will. Not to mention since they come 2 in a box it’s nice knowing I still have another backup for the future.) Lastly side note: you’re wrong about the Paperlike causing vignetting around the screen edge. This is a shortcoming of the XDR backlight array and happens even without the Paperlike applied. Almost every review of the M1 iPad Pro mentions this. Personally it has never once bothered me on my M1 even on white canvasses.
I’ve had my paperlike screen-protector for about 2 years and unfortunately I have to agree with this review! The noise really triggers me every time I pick up my iPad. The texture they’re so praised for goes away after a year or so of use, at least in my experience. Then the mat-finish … It causes light to spread out on the screen, which is great when there is no direct light shining on the screen, but when there is direct light, the screen iPad just becomes invisible and thus the iPad unusable. The scratches which the screen-protector gets so easily are probably the biggest issue. When the screen is off your iPad looks like trash because of it… I would only buy this if your an artist whose main usage of the iPad is drawing, otherwise this high price is definitely not worth it.
i’ve had it for a while and i’m still very happy with it. i’ve heard it would give the screen a bit of a noisy rainbow effect and it ended up being way less than expected and i dont even really notice its there. as an artist i wouldn’t wanna go without it. i do have the last ipad pro though, so i can imagine its different with a different screen
That noise effect is the same on the wacom cintiqs as well. Its just something you have to get used too, if you want a good drawing experience on tablets. Its super frustrating
@@soraajin , If he was talking about the noise the apple pencil makes while the Paperlight is on then no it's hear...not sure if Wacom's make the same sort of noise, we haven't bought ours yet and haven't tested them out. Maybe I misunderstood his post though (it wouldn't be the first time...😯).
@@charlottesmom he’s not talking about audible noise, he means the visual noise on the screen which is just another way to refer to the graininess you see
@@muresic2948 , Ah thank you...I wasn't sure after he posted his response to me. I figured sound because of the noise the Paperlight makes. We looked at the Wacom but it wasn't turned on and the store was busy so we left, I will most likely own one in the future though. 😊
I completely agree with this. I used paperlike for 3 weeks and had to tear it off because of the low quality screen, poor writing experience and how easy is it scratched. I bought a $5 matte display online and it was so much better.
There are also cheaper alternatives made out of the same material for literally 1/3rd of the price. This product is the most recent SPAM by influencers being 'sponsored' AKA paid to say how great it is.
I think bellemond is a great price for a mat paper like screen protector. And someone even did a review of paper like and bellemond side by side and said the bellemond felt more like paper than the paper like did.
@@mandyajel I've seen the video and it's honestly eye opening to see how bad the paperlike is compared to the bellmond one, the channel that did the video is called "MobileReviewsEh"
All of your points are definitely true. However, I mostly use my iPad for taking notes and the paperfeel enlightens the experience of taking notes in a classroom setting. It definitely depends on what you plan to use your iPad for.
I have the paperlike. Definitely not the "worst" screen protector I've had. Was a super pain to put on but aren't they all? I bought the iPad only for drawing though. So far I'm happy with it. I paid for mine by the way. I wish I had sponsors but I really don't.
This is now my second time buying paper like protector for my iPad and it clearly doesn’t scratch my screen like that. As a fellow artist, I do recommend you getting if you’re into grainy type of texture.
I haven’t encountered any of these problems on my Apple iPad Pro 10.5 inch 2017. It works flawlessly. And i never saw it as a screen protector but an enhancement for writing and drawing.
I have no issues with my paperlike. I put one on my 2018 iPad pro, have used it for over a year now and it has not had any negative effect to my experience personally. I still recommend it to others!
I have an ipad air 2019 and got the paperlike around a week ago. I do not regret buying it at all - i draw and read primarily on my ipad. The matt screen is rly nice and it works rly well for drawing :D If u are an artist then i def. recommend!
Paper like screen potector is absolutely for artists who use their tablet for drawing. For drawing it is the best experienc you can have , I personaly love it. Although I bought mine from ali express and it works absolutley great.
As a paperlike user, i like the feeling in provides me but the huge downside (and tell me if some of you feel the same) is that, through the time, it becomes less and less rough
Thanks for the review, however let me add my 2 cents here. I have been using PaperLike for about a month now. I still have no scratches. Perhaps this is a bad idea for a M1 12.9". I have an 11" which is a different screen technology. I don't really notice this difference in color quality you mention. I wonder if this screen protector is really incompatible with the new HDR display but for the rest is fine. To be fair, I use my iPad for drawing, painting and reading mainly. For all those tasks the screen protector has enhanced my experience. However If I were to use video, photo editing etc. this protector would be a terrible idea.
Thank you for making this video! This is very true. Not only the quality but also how costly it is! You just saved me a lot of money! Thank you very much!
I feel like this would have been common sense if you look at the fact that it is adding not only a layer between you and the screen, but a textured layer. It would obviously be fuzzy and I would assume thicker than other screen protectors due to the need for depth to create a texture that is durable and long lasting. Otherwise the surface could be rubbed down by something as simple as being taken out and put in a bag over and over.
I honestly like videos like this and tell the truth and don’t make it look like the best invention in the world ever and everybody recommended on RU-vid
as someone who has a graphics tablet. all these "downsides" are completely normal. even on the tablets made specifically for drawing such as wacom, huion and xp pen, these this still happen. From my point of view, this is the review of an artist that never used any other tablet aside from the ipad, complaining about something that happens on every single device. if it bothers you that much, i really advise getting a foil that attaches using magnets. instead of glue under it.
Oh No I just bought the m1 iPad 12,9“ + the paperwork yesterday and already applied it… bad for me but luckily, I’m not too relied on the amazing screen quality… although I really loved the first appearance of the screen as I started the iPad for the first time. Ben is absolutely right that the image quality of the screen drops severely and that you can see every little line of you Apple Pencil but not the image on the screen itself when you’re outside. So I’m actually quite sad that the screen isn’t as beautiful anymore. The quality really decreased but the feeling of the screen while writing is enhanced massively. That is the only reason why I’ll keep using the one paperlike I purchased because it makes writing easier. Another downside is that i have to press the little symbols for example in good notes on the top of the screen a third or fourth time because it’s sometimes hard for the screen to recognise your finger/ pencil. But I’m happy to share my experiences with you so you can think about buying one or saving the money for something else like an actual screen protector. BUT as I said: the writing experience IS much better!! Literally feels like paper and the hand won’t stick to the screen.
Greta video. I’ve been using paper like for a while and recently started to edit my photos and was annoyed by the noise. Then I saw this video and finally it clicked. Took it off partially to see my edited photos and then took it off. Getting some tempered glass in stead now. Thanks!
the thing is it has always been advertised as especially for drawing and writing, it isn’t at all made for color accuracy or anything like that, for drawing though, i would still recommend it 100%
Im an artist and i use my ipad daily. I bought ICarez matte screen protector which is only 10$ for a pack of 2. Better quality than the paperlike and cheaper.
I saw another artist with the same comment. He was given a free paperlike screen protector but he removed it after the comparison with his favorite cheap screen protector... i think it was tech armor... Personally i don't want any screen protector that would alter the colors from the display. Paperlike has a milky surface... imagine that on your iPad. And the other reviewer also mentioned that the texture of the PL screen just had too much friction for writing or art.
Paperlike is really just for people who use procreate or other sketching/illustrating apps heavily. I would recommend it to those artists who are more comfortable drawing on paper. If you rarely need to draw anything, Paperlike is definitely not the best choice.
I have an iPad 7 and I thought I was crazy when I noticed my friends (who doesn't use one) iPad was brighter than mine. it was nice when I was doing a lot of writing on it in high school but I guess I should take it off lmao.
those “lines” is just the pencil moving and smudging the immense layer of oil on the screen, the actual screen protector is fine🤡, if he even tried to rub the “line” off he would’ve noticed that. I have an $8 3-pack matte screen protector from Amazon and I think it’s way better than Paperlike and the color grading is great
I don't understand what point you're trying to make, implying he's a clown and discrediting his opinion while also saying you're cheap crappy $8 3-pack is better than paperlike
I actually use a JetTech ‘paperlike dupe’, as much as I love the actual feel of the paper texture, after 4-5 months it’s now worn down and I’ve had to buy more tips. Where I draw on is no longer papery and just smooth. So if you still want one? Go for the JetTech one as it doesn’t have that grainy overlay.
A true review I was looking for and not some folks just selling off for a brand 👌 someone told me the same thing regarding the ware and tear it does to the pencil too. And not once do any of the reviews mention that but all positives and refuse to talk about the traces on the protector from the pencil and these grains textures. Definitely not grabbing the paper like protector
The best thing to get is the ELECOM removable screen protector. Super satisfying paper like with the Apple Pencil and super easy to put on and off. I got it off Amazon for like 10 bucks
I was also disappointed and when i complained I was offered a full refund by Paperlike. I chose to stick with it as the explanation I was given was a polite reasonable explanation and I wanted to see how much worse it might get. You are right about the marks made by the Apple Pencil but as i only have the 11 inch i haven't noticed the brightness issue. Thanks For an honest review
Well, It's _not_ a screen protector. It's texture and as that it serves it's purpose. Saying the Paperlike is not a good screen protector is like saying latex gloves are not good gardening gloves.. yeah, you're right, because _duh._
im a poor person so when i have paper like installed on my ipad air 4 i have no complains but good to know about your complaints, I'm beginning to see the flaws on such screen protector.
I have the 12.9 pro model released prior to the M1 and it has the same affect. It does mess with my sight when reading and images aren’t as sharpe as the should be. I’m switching to a glass protector for my iPads and until image quality can be maintained through the product I won’t be purchasing another paperlike or any other matte “paperlike” protector as I’ve tried others. There is a difference from company to company but the issues is the same across the board.
The noise was insane the moment I put mine on my iPad. It was awful! How does anyone live with that?! And, yes, the Apple Pencil left horrible marks on the screen! I took it off and returned it immediately!
This is dumb. Its like people dont understand what they are doing with a textured screen protector and just think its going to be magic... The very act of putting ANY screen protector on a screen will diminish the screen brightness as you are adding an extra layer of material for light to travel through. And no matter how transparent a material is, like water, there will always be a point at which the material blocks all light. Furthermore, adding texture to a screen protector is going to kill uniformity. This means light will struggle more on certain spots than others at a microscopic level. This will give you a textured surface imitating paper, but will also result in more varied image degradation (which you refer to as graininess). As far as glare being occluded, that only makes sense, have you ever seen frosted glass? That effect works the same way, by texturing the glass... Also, Texture = friction, so you'll obviously wear down your nibs faster than with a smooth glass surface. To reiterate, you aren't wrong in pointing out these things, only in portraying them in a negative light as if it was a product flaw. It's not... its simply basic physics.
I was surprised to find out that similar products on Amazon, at a 5th of paperlike's price, provide a better experience than the so-loved-by-all-designers brand.
I purchased Paperlike for my old iPad 6th generation. I was sooooo sold when I saw those amazing reviews on this product. It was a bit expensive than an average screen protector, but I was sure that it would be worth it. I was WRONG! The first impression was how annoying the noise was and the “paper-like” writing experience wasn’t that great, it felt more like writing on rough plastic. Only two months later the screen was so ruined that I couldn’t enjoy a simple RU-vid video. When I decided to upgrade to the iPad Pro 2018 there was no way I would buy Paperlike again
I also hear that these matte protectors don't last. You need to replace them every few months. It's quite the investment. I'm just wondering if I am the only person in the world that enjoys writing on the iPad with no screen protector. It feels nothing like paper, but, for some reason, I love the feel of the apple pencil on the smooth glass. It feels effortless
I knew straight away that paperlike, being a matte surface, would ruin your viewing experience because of how light reflection works on textured surfaces.
I gave up on all screen protectors. I am careful with my stuff and glass is hard to scratch My phone has it's own front pocket and screen side goes toward my leg. I just do not like them. I've tried several.
YESS!! SPEND ALL MY 5 YEAR OLD MONEY TO BUY MYSELF THE IPAD AIR 4 AND BOOM IT BROKE WITH A SINGLE 4 INCH FALL CUS "PAPERLIKE COULDNT PROTECT IT :) my heart is broken , i wish i had seen this before ben :(((
It is. I have a more generic brand and the only reason I got it is because drawing on the iPad (which is the entire reason I got an iPad) was awful with the slick glass and hard plastic. Especially going from the surface pro with surface pencil, which I think is honestly still a better drawing experience but procreate is just a killer app. My first one had issues with making colors off, but my new one is good. I also got some silicone nib protectors incase I saw wear and tear, but I’ve been using the same nib since 2018 with no issue
I have an paperlike alternative on my ipad and my friend has the official paperlike screen protector. Everything this guy said was true and its a waste of $39
Welcome to the real world. - I read many reviews before I realized it was just a marketing hype and paid for. And imagine how much the margin is… it costs maybe 5 cents to make that screen protector.
I will get a iPad only for drawing so it will work for me. Also thanks for yoir video. Apple pencil are expensive i was really nevrous thinking what will I do if something happen to pencil??
Nah it's not the screen tech. I used a matte screen protector all the way back when I had a Nexus, and the screen noise looks EXACTLY the same. So it doesn't seem to change much between manufacturers (and years, seemingly)
totally agree with that outdoor glare being super annoying, but paperlike has been super useful for me as a digital artist ^_^ it’s way more comfortable to draw on my ipad pro now as opposed to the glass screen alone, but i can understand that if art isn’t the primary use for your ipad, or you aren’t drawing with it on a regular basis, paperlike would be more of a nuisance than an improvement with the glare and screen quality and such ;-)
This review feels like it was made by someone who isn’t part of the intended market for these kinds of screen protectors. For people who use their iPads primarily for drawing and note taking, textured screen protectors are a must. They improve the writing/drawing experience drastically. I have been using one for a few months now and I absolutely love it. If you want to use your iPad primarily for illustrating or for note-taking, get a matte screen protector.
A matte screen protector, yes. Not necessarily Paperlike. I’m an artist. I used Paperlike for a long time. But when I bought my new iPad Pro in 2020, I got a new Paperlike and it was awful. Had horrible scratches on it after just a couple of days use and I had a horrific time getting the air bubbles out. I bought a 2-pack of some off-brand ones and they worked perfectly. Months later, zero scratches. Not a fan of the new Paperlike. They just didn’t work for me.
@@tarabooartarmy3654 oh yo what kind have you been using? My paperlike is so scratched up I could use a new acreen protector. Does it still have that paper-like texture?
@@kendrachu it’s called Paperfeel and it feels very similar to Paperlike but doesn’t wear my nibs down like the Paperlike did. I’ve had mine since late February and I haven’t had to change it, so I still have one of the two-pack left. Really happy with it.
@@kendrachu I’ve had my current one since the end of February and it has no scratches at all. I got my Paperlike in early February and had to replace it at the end of February with the Paperfeel because the Paperlike had too many scratches to be usable anymore. To be fair, I had my original Paperlike on my previous iPad for 2 years and it never got scratched up. I think they made changes trying to eliminate the weird pixelation that used to occur with the original Paperlike and it ruined it. I miss the old Paperlike. But the Paperfeel are wonderful.
Probably using the 2020 paper like screen on the 2021 iPad Pro I use the same screen on m1 iPad Pro 11 inch and it works might just be issues with 12 inch because that’s a new type of screen he probably bought the one ment for the 2020 version thinking it would work on the 2021 model you really have to make sure that you bought it for the right model
Now this one NEEDS to be a pressure application issue, I remember reading the same thing and being afraid to spend the extra on a screen protector that would just chew up the tips but I have yet to even replace the first tip. 🤷🏻♀️
I agree with you, but not gunna lie, the smooth, rubbery feeling of the pencil doesn’t feel good. Now that it’s whittled down a bit, I actually like it *more*. It feels more like an actual pencil now
I can attest to this: I've used the paperlike on the same 12.9inch iPad and experienced identical results. I've just accepted the grainy quality at this point because I personally do not like the feeling of writing with a plastic tip on glass. However, I would much rather have the Ipad's screen quality returned.
You can try the Apple Pencil tip cover then. It’s the best for this situation. The only downside is the pencil’s tip is now bigger, which is a bit harder to draw precisely
agree. i got a brand that’s dirt cheap and the feel is great. been using it for a year nonstop and it’s still ok. i replaced my tip once. it’s just way better than drawing on glass. so pros outweigh the cons. 👍
The "noise" is something all matte screen protectors will have, so you have to deal with it if you want that paper experience. Paperlike is good at being softer and its better on our pen tip, but it actually scratches easily. While other matte screen protectors dont scratched easier but will tear down your pen tip faster. So you kind of have to choose here
Welp I think the scratches are not a big deal honestly i dont notice them while painting....Only downside is indeed the rainbow grain and little bit less sharpness which can annoy
i feel like i need to join this discussion. i also have the m1 ipad pro 12.9 as well as the paperlike screenprotector. i agree that you get this "kind of noise" on the screen. ok for me because it's marketed as a screenprotector for people who use the pencil and not for people who mostly color-grade on their ipad. further the scratches shown by Ben are nuts. i use my ipad 6 days a week 7 hours a day with the pencil and my paperlike is as new as it was when i applied it one month ago. so i agree if you would like to mostly color-grad don't buy the paperlike. but as said paperlike is for people who need the ipad mostly for drawing and not color-grading or other "only-display" related tasks, because to use lightroom i don't think you need the paper feeling of the faders... ;)
I totally agree with you. I use mine like almost a year for drawing and I never never had lines like this on my screen. And as the name already says it should feel like paper, so it’s for drawing and writing. For color grading I would use a clear screenprotector cause therefore I don‘t need that paper feeling.
@@MadiQueenx3 i did not say that i do not rely on colors. i just said that drawing and color-grading are two different use-cases. so for drawing i like my paperlike. for color-grading i rely on my calibrated external display.
As an artist and student that primarily takes my notes on my iPad, I'd say that its worth it. I have an iPad pro and while I have noticed the dimness outside and some minimal markings (the markings can be wiped away so its really not an issue), I think the purchase was great for me. I think it depends what you're getting an iPad for, cause if its just viewing experience then I don't know why people are even considering at that point. If you're an artist or planning to take notes, get it no questions asked.
Personally, I take notes so I could have benefits to it, but I’m also the person who’s easily irked by minor scratches and such so it would be too annoying for me personally.
@@wooshinwev4329 Hi, I agree with you on the scratches. I have used the note phones with an S pen for years and the same markings appear, but as you say, they are easily wiped off. I find it a bit disingenuous of this RU-vidr to leave that out!
Im excited to report that I've had none of these issues so far, I've had it for about 3 weeks now. Maybe it's based on brand or version? I have no scratches, but I’m also not an artist so my wear may be different. Resolution isn’t an issue for me either; and sound really doesn’t bother ME.
pretty sure he bought a 2020 version of paper like thinking it would work fine on 2021 model because when i look for screen protector for my iPad Pro there was only the 2020 inch screen protector available and none for 2021 model Lucky that I have 11 inch m1 with paper like from 2020 screen protector model with none of the issues he has so I do believe that it is issue with 12 inch model of 2021 when you use 2020 paper like screen protector on the 2021 model
The screen vignetting has nothing to do with the paperlike protector. It is inherent in the new M1 12.9 miniled screen design. Other reviewers have mentioned this, and I have noticed the vignetting on my ipad without a screen protector
I’ve been using a paper like screen protector for a month now. There are obvious downsides like you have said on the video but as a university student, I use my iPad to take notes all the time. After getting the paper-like screen protector I’ve found that I actually enjoy writing more than I did before hand. If your using the iPad primarily for University/College, it’s a good experience and I’d highly recommend but if not then you should avoid it.
