I think that iPad is the best designed piece of consumer electronics – ever. iPad Air is a great improvement on the original iPad – it’s elegant, highly functional, and very light. Which is why I hate putting any extra accessories and protectors on top of it. However, over the years I’ve dropped my iPad a few times, and even though there has never been any serious damage, those rough physical impacts have left their mark in terms of various small scratches and bumps. So in the end I cannot but resort to using screen protectors and cases.

Here is my breakdown of various aspects of this rooCase screen protector.

Application – 4.5 stars. All these screens are relatively hard to install, and I have never managed to get the job done right on the first try. However, this screen protector managed to be much more bubble-free after the first application attempt than the other ones I’ve tried.

Protection – 4.5 stars. The screen seems pretty scratch resistant. However, it will acquire its own share of scratches. You will probably need replacing it after several months of use.

Anti-glare – 4 stars. The screen manages to substantially reduce the glare in broad daylight, but it doesn’t completely eliminate it.

Screen vibrancy – 3.5 stars. Having this screen protector on your iPad will definitely diminish a lot of the beauty and color vibrancy of that display.

Sensitivity – 3.5 stars. One of the things I specially like about the iOS devices is their tactile sensitivity. They are really fun to use in that regard. Having a screen applied to the surface greatly diminishes this great feature.

Anti-fingerprint – 3 stars. The screen protector still attracts a fair share of fingerprints. It’s better than the iPad’s screen in its own right , but not by much.

Price – 3.5 stars. $13 seems a bit pricey for just a single screen protector. If it comes under $10 it would be a good buy.

Overall impression – 4 stars. It’s a decent, inexpensive screen protector, but not the best one you could get for your iPad Air.