Tempered Glass vs. Hydrogel: Which Screen Protector is Best?

Protecting your screen is cheaper than replacing it. But which type should you choose? ### Tempered Glass - **Pros:** Feel just like the original screen, high scratch resistance, excellent impact protection. - **Cons:** Can crack easily on impact (sacrificing itself to save the screen), adds thickness. ### Hydrogel / TPU Film - **Pros:** Self-healing for minor scratches, thinner, covers curved edges perfectly. - **Cons:** Rubber-like feel, less impact protection than glass. ### Verdict For maximum drop protection, go with **Tempered Glass**. For curved screens and scratch resistance, **Hydrogel** is great.