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Product Features
Product Overview
The 3M PF230W9B privacy filter is engineered for 23-inch widescreen LCD monitors with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This matte black filter delivers effective visual privacy by restricting side-view visibility outside a 60-degree viewing angle, making it ideal for open office environments, financial institutions, healthcare settings, and any workspace where screen confidentiality is critical.
Beyond privacy, the filter incorporates blue light reduction technology to help minimize eye strain during extended use, while preserving the natural color accuracy of your display. Its reversible design offers both matte and glossy options, allowing users to choose between glare reduction and a standard finish based on lighting conditions and personal preference.
Relevant factors for this section include Display Type Supported, Display Size Supported, Device Supported, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
This privacy filter supports landscape orientation and is compatible with widescreen monitors. It features anti-glare properties and is not designed for touchscreen compatibility. The filter attaches securely using either adhesive strips or a slide mount system, providing flexible installation options without permanent modification to the monitor.
Constructed with durability in mind, the PF230W9B withstands hundreds of cleanings while resisting scratches, fingerprints, and dust accumulation. Each unit undergoes 100% hand inspection for quality assurance, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.
Relevant factors for this section include Display Type Supported, Display Size Supported, Device Supported, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The PF230W9B combines privacy protection with user comfort and durability. Its matte black finish not only enhances privacy but also reduces glare and fingerprints, maintaining display clarity in various lighting environments.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Privacy Protection, Eye Comfort Features.
Privacy Protection
Creates a 'black out' effect from side angles beyond 60 degrees, preventing visual eavesdropping while maintaining clear visibility for the primary user.
- 60-degree viewing angle restriction
- Effective visual privacy
Eye Comfort Features
Integrates blue light reduction to help minimize digital eye strain during prolonged computer use, supporting workplace wellness initiatives.
- Blue light reduction technology
- Preserves natural color accuracy
Deployment / Use Cases
This privacy filter is particularly valuable in environments where sensitive information is regularly displayed on screens. Financial institutions can use it to protect client data during consultations, while healthcare facilities benefit from maintaining patient confidentiality in shared workspaces.
Corporate offices with open floor plans find these filters essential for preventing visual distractions and protecting proprietary information. Educational institutions and government agencies also deploy them to secure sensitive data during training sessions and administrative work.
Relevant factors for this section include Display Type Supported, Display Size Supported, Device Supported, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Physical Profile
The filter measures 20.1 inches in width and 11.3 inches in height, precisely matching the viewing area of compatible 23-inch widescreen monitors. Its matte black finish blends seamlessly with most monitor bezels, maintaining a professional appearance. The slim profile adds minimal bulk while providing substantial privacy and protection benefits.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 11.3" (287.02 mm), 20.1" (509.78 mm). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 20.1" (509.78 mm)
- Height
- 11.3" (287.02 mm)
Highlights
- Provides effective privacy by restricting side-view visibility outside 60-degree angle
- Durable construction withstands hundreds of cleanings
- Reduces blue light to help minimize eye strain
- Reversible design offers both matte and glossy options
- Scratch, fingerprint, and dust resistant
- Compatible with 23" widescreen LCD monitors (16:9 aspect ratio)
- Attaches via adhesive strips or slide mount
- Anti-glare properties reduce screen reflections
- 100% hand inspected for quality assurance
- Made in the United States with 1-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PF230W9B |
| Brand Name | 3M |
| Product Name | Privacy Filter for 23in Monitor, 16:9, PF230W9B |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 23" (584.20 mm) |
| Device Supported | Monitor |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Viewing Area Dimension | 20.07" (509.78 mm) x 11.30" (287.02 mm) |
| Touch Compatibility | No |
| Film Classification | Black |
| Screen Attachment | Adhesive Strip,Slide Mount |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes |
| Reversible | Yes |
| Features | Reversible Matte-to-Matte,Privacy |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black,Matte |
| Durability | Scratch Resistant,Fingerprint Resistant,Dust Resistant |
| Height | 11.3" (287.02 mm) |
| Width | 20.1" (509.78 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ
What size monitor is the PF230W9B privacy filter designed for?
The PF230W9B is specifically designed for 23-inch widescreen LCD monitors with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The filter dimensions are 20.1 inches wide by 11.3 inches high, matching the viewing area of compatible displays. It supports landscape orientation and is not intended for smaller or larger screens.
How does this privacy filter protect my screen content?
The filter creates a 'black out' effect that restricts visibility from side angles beyond approximately 60 degrees. This means anyone viewing your screen from the sides will see a darkened or obscured display, while you maintain clear visibility when seated directly in front. This technology prevents visual eavesdropping in open office environments.
What attachment methods does this filter support?
The PF230W9B offers two attachment options: adhesive strips and a slide mount system. The adhesive strips provide a secure, semi-permanent attachment, while the slide mount allows for easier removal and repositioning. Both methods maintain the filter's position without damaging your monitor's surface.
Does this filter help reduce eye strain?
Yes, the PF230W9B incorporates blue light reduction technology to help minimize digital eye strain during prolonged computer use. This feature works without distorting the natural colors of your display, allowing you to maintain color accuracy while potentially reducing eye fatigue from extended screen time.
Is the filter reversible, and what does that mean?
Yes, the filter is reversible, offering both matte and glossy finish options on opposite sides. The matte side helps reduce glare and fingerprints, while the glossy side provides a standard finish. You can choose which side faces outward based on your lighting conditions and preference for glare reduction versus standard appearance.
How durable is this privacy filter?
The PF230W9B is designed for durability with scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant properties. It can withstand hundreds of cleanings without degrading performance. Each unit undergoes 100% hand inspection for quality assurance, and the filter comes with a 1-year limited warranty for added confidence in its construction.