StarTech.com 162MG-PRIVACY-SCREEN 16" MacBook Pro 2021/2023 Privacy Screen Filter - Gold/Black - Double-Sided - Blue Light Reduction - Adhesive Strip
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 162MG-PRIVACY-SCREEN is a precision-engineered privacy screen filter designed exclusively for the 16-inch MacBook Pro models from 2021 and 2023. This accessory combines advanced visual security with user comfort, featuring a dual-color gold and black design that integrates seamlessly with your laptop's aesthetics.
Engineered with Microlouver technology, the screen restricts viewing angles to approximately 60 degrees, ensuring sensitive on-screen data remains confidential in open office environments or public spaces. The reversible design offers both a glossy gold side for maximum privacy and an anti-glare matte side for reduced reflections, providing flexibility based on your lighting conditions and privacy needs.
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 screen supports LCD displays and is specifically sized for 16-inch MacBook Pro screens, measuring 9 inches in height and 13.8 inches in width. The landscape orientation matches the native display configuration, while the anti-glare properties minimize distracting reflections during use.
The filter incorporates blue light reduction technology that blocks up to 51% of harmful blue light wavelengths, helping to reduce digital eye strain during extended computing sessions. With 60% light transmittance, it maintains screen readability without significant brightness loss. The plastic construction is both scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant, ensuring long-term durability and easy maintenance.
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.
Key Product Advantages
This privacy screen delivers multiple benefits for professionals who handle confidential information on their MacBook Pro. The exact fit design ensures compatibility without interfering with the laptop's top-mounted webcam, ambient light sensors, or lid closure mechanism.
Dual-Side Functionality
Choose between the glossy gold side for maximum privacy with a mirror-like effect or the matte side for reduced glare and comfortable viewing. The reversible design adapts to different environments and privacy requirements.
- Glossy gold for maximum privacy
- Matte finish for reduced glare
- Easy to flip based on needs
Health & Comfort Features
Beyond privacy protection, this screen enhances user comfort through significant blue light reduction and anti-glare properties. These features help minimize eye strain during prolonged use while maintaining visual clarity.
- Reduces digital eye strain
- Maintains screen readability
- Improves visual comfort
Deployment / Use Cases
The StarTech.com privacy screen is ideal for professionals working with sensitive data in shared environments. Financial analysts, healthcare administrators, legal professionals, and corporate executives can maintain confidentiality while using their MacBook Pro in open-plan offices, client meetings, or during travel.
The accessory is particularly valuable for remote workers who frequently use their laptops in coffee shops, airports, or co-working spaces where visual privacy cannot be guaranteed. Government contractors, researchers handling proprietary information, and anyone concerned about shoulder surfing will appreciate the immediate privacy enhancement this screen provides.
Corporate Security Applications
Deploy across organizations where employees handle confidential client data, financial information, or proprietary research. The screen adds an extra layer of visual security without requiring changes to IT infrastructure or software.
- Protects sensitive visual data
- No software installation required
- Complements existing security measures
Mobile Professional Use
Perfect for consultants, sales professionals, and field technicians who frequently present or work on confidential materials in client offices or public spaces. The lightweight design adds minimal bulk while providing significant privacy benefits.
- Lightweight at 3.50 oz
- Easy to install and remove
- Maintains laptop portability
Physical Profile
The privacy screen features a slim profile that maintains the MacBook Pro's sleek appearance. With dimensions of 9" × 13.8" (228.60 mm × 350.52 mm), it covers the entire display area without extending beyond the bezel. The gold and black color scheme complements Apple's design aesthetic while the plastic construction ensures durability without adding significant weight.
- Width
- 13.8" (350.52 mm)
- Height
- 9" (228.60 mm)
- Weight
- 3.50 oz (99.22 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes everything needed for immediate installation and use of the privacy screen filter.
Highlights
- Microlouver technology restricts viewing to approximately 60° for visual privacy
- Specifically designed for 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 and 2023 models
- Blocks up to 51% of blue light to reduce digital eye strain
- Double-sided reversible design with glossy gold and anti-glare matte finishes
- Includes residue-free adhesive strips for easy installation
- Scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant plastic construction
- Maintains 60% light transmittance for screen readability
- Gold and black dual-color design complements MacBook Pro aesthetics
- Does not interfere with webcam, sensors, or lid closure
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 162MG-PRIVACY-SCREEN |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 16" (406.40 mm) |
| Device Supported | MacBook Pro |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Screen Attachment | Adhesive Strip |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes |
| Features | Privacy,Double Sided,Limited Viewing Angle,Anti-reflective,Residue-free,Reversible Matte-to-Glossy |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Dual Color |
| Product Color | Gold,Black |
| Product Material | Plastic |
| Durability | Scratch Resistant,Fingerprint Resistant |
| Height | 9" (228.60 mm) |
| Width | 13.8" (350.52 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3.50 oz (99.22 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 1 x Privacy Screen 1 x Adhesive Strip Kit 1 x Wiping Cloth 1 x Quick-Start Guide |
| Compatibility | Apple: MacBook Pro 2021 MacBook Pro 2023 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
Which MacBook Pro models is this privacy screen compatible with?
This privacy screen is specifically designed for the 16-inch MacBook Pro models released in 2021 and 2023. The exact fit ensures proper alignment with the display bezel and does not interfere with the top-mounted webcam, ambient light sensors, or the laptop's lid closure mechanism. It is not compatible with other MacBook Pro sizes or models from different years.
How does the privacy screen protect sensitive information?
The screen utilizes Microlouver technology that restricts the viewing angle to approximately 60 degrees. Outside this angle, the screen appears dark or mirror-like, preventing shoulder surfing and visual data theft. The gold finish enhances this effect by creating a reflective surface that obscures content from side views while maintaining clarity for the primary user directly in front of the display.
Can I switch between the glossy and matte sides of the screen?
Yes, the privacy screen features a reversible double-sided design. One side has a glossy gold finish that provides maximum privacy with a mirror-like effect, while the other side features an anti-glare matte coating that reduces reflections. You can easily flip the screen based on your current environment and privacy requirements, with both sides offering the same protective and blue light reduction benefits.
How is the privacy screen attached to the MacBook Pro?
The screen attaches using included transparent adhesive strips that are residue-free and designed for secure yet removable installation. The adhesive kit allows for precise alignment on the 16-inch display. For users who need to frequently remove and reapply the screen, additional adhesive strip kits (MON-PRIVACY-SCREEN-K) are available separately from StarTech.com.
Does the privacy screen affect display quality or brightness?
The screen maintains 60% light transmittance, which preserves screen readability while providing privacy protection. It includes anti-glare properties to reduce reflections and blocks up to 51% of blue light to minimize eye strain. While there is some reduction in maximum brightness, the design balances privacy with visual comfort, making it suitable for prolonged use in various lighting conditions.
What is included in the warranty coverage for this product?
StarTech.com provides a 2-year limited warranty for this privacy screen filter. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. For warranty service or support, customers should contact StarTech.com directly with their purchase information and the manufacturer part number 162MG-PRIVACY-SCREEN.
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