StarTech.com 1754-PRIVACY-SCREEN 17" 5: 4 Monitor Privacy Filter - Anti-Glare Screen w/51% Blue Light Reduction & +/- 30° View Angle
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 1754-PRIVACY-SCREEN is a 17-inch 5:4 monitor privacy filter designed to protect sensitive visual data while enhancing user comfort. It uses Microlouver technology to black out the display when viewed from the sides, maintaining privacy within a +/- 30-degree viewing angle from the center. This filter is engineered for widescreen monitors, ensuring a precise fit for 17-inch screens with a 5:4 aspect ratio.
Beyond privacy, this screen reduces digital eye strain by blocking up to 51% of blue light, with a 60% light transmittance for better readability. Its reversible design offers both an anti-glare matte side for glare-prone environments and a high-gloss side to retain color vibrancy. The matte side includes an additional coating for scratch and fingerprint resistance, making it durable for daily use in office or public settings.
Technical Overview
This privacy screen filter is compatible with LCD monitors and supports a 17-inch display size with a 5:4 aspect ratio. It features anti-glare properties and is designed for widescreen monitors, ensuring it fits modern display bezels. The filter is residue-free, allowing for clean installation and removal without damaging the monitor surface.
The technical specifications include a width of 13.3 inches (339 mm), with a color family categorized as Others and a dual-color finish of glossy and matte. Its durability is enhanced by scratch and fingerprint resistance, making it suitable for high-traffic environments. The reversible functionality allows users to switch between sides based on lighting conditions and visual preferences.
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 filter combines data security with user comfort, offering multiple advantages for professional and personal use. Its Microlouver technology ensures visual privacy by limiting side viewing, while the blue light reduction feature promotes eye health during extended screen time.
Enhanced Privacy
The filter blacks out the display at angles beyond +/- 30 degrees from the center, preventing visual eavesdropping and keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Microlouver technology
- Side-view protection
- Data security
Eye Comfort
By blocking 51% of blue light and maintaining 60% light transmittance, it reduces digital eye strain and improves visual comfort for prolonged use.
- Blue light reduction
- Light transmittance
- Reduced eye fatigue
Versatile Design
The reversible filter offers both anti-glare matte and high-gloss sides, allowing users to adapt to different lighting conditions and preserve color accuracy.
- Dual-sided
- Glare reduction
- Color vibrancy
Deployment / Use Cases
This privacy screen is ideal for environments where data confidentiality and user comfort are priorities. In office settings, it protects sensitive information on monitors used for financial data, client records, or proprietary business applications, preventing shoulder surfing and unauthorized viewing.
For public or shared spaces like libraries, reception areas, or coworking spaces, the filter enhances privacy without compromising screen readability. Its eye comfort features make it suitable for users who spend long hours in front of screens, such as programmers, designers, or customer service representatives. The reversible sides allow flexibility in adjusting to ambient lighting, whether in bright offices or dimly lit rooms.
Physical Profile
The filter measures 13.3 inches in width, designed to fit 17-inch monitors with a 5:4 aspect ratio. Its glossy and matte finish options provide both aesthetic and functional benefits, with the matte side offering additional protection against scratches and fingerprints. The durable construction ensures longevity in daily use, making it a reliable accessory for monitor protection and privacy.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 13.3" (339 mm). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 13.3" (339 mm)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate use and installation.
Package contents include Privacy Screen Filter Adhesive Strip, Privacy Screen Filter. These included items support setup, installation, and immediate deployment without needing to source the core bundled accessories separately.
Highlights
- Protects sensitive data with Microlouver technology and +/- 30° view angle
- Fits 17-inch widescreen monitors with 5:4 aspect ratio
- Reduces blue light by 51% to minimize digital eye strain
- Reversible design with anti-glare matte and high-gloss sides
- Scratch and fingerprint resistant for durable use
- Residue-free installation with adhesive strip or mounting tabs
- 60% light transmittance ensures screen readability
- Designed for LCD monitors with precise dimensions
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1754-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 | 17" (431.80 mm) |
| Device Supported | Monitor |
| Aspect Ratio | 5:4 |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes |
| Reversible | Yes |
| Features | Residue-free |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Others |
| Product Color | Glossy,Matte |
| Durability | Scratch Resistant,Fingerprint Resistant |
| Width | 13.3" (339 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Privacy Screen Filter Adhesive Strip |
User Manual
FAQ
What monitor size and aspect ratio does this privacy filter support?
This privacy filter is designed for 17-inch monitors with a 5:4 aspect ratio. It fits widescreen displays precisely, with dimensions of 13.3x10.6 inches (339x271 mm). For alternative sizes or detailed fitting, refer to the measurement guide included in the documentation.
How does the privacy feature work to protect sensitive data?
The filter uses Microlouver technology to black out the display when viewed from angles beyond +/- 30 degrees from the center. This prevents visual eavesdropping, ensuring that sensitive information remains private and visible only to the user directly in front of the screen.
What are the benefits of the blue light reduction feature?
This privacy screen blocks up to 51% of blue light, which helps reduce digital eye strain and improves visual comfort during prolonged use. Combined with a 60% light transmittance, it maintains screen readability while promoting eye health in office or home environments.
Can I switch between anti-glare and glossy sides?
Yes, the filter is reversible, offering both an anti-glare matte side for environments prone to glare and a high-gloss side that retains color vibrancy. The matte side includes an additional coating for scratch and fingerprint resistance, allowing flexibility based on lighting conditions.
How do I install the privacy screen on my monitor?
Installation is hassle-free with the included adhesive strip for bezel-less or slim bezel displays. For monitors with raised bezels, use the mounting tabs to attach the filter. This design enables easy switching between the glossy and matte sides without leaving residue.
Is this filter durable for daily use?
Yes, the filter is scratch resistant and fingerprint resistant, with a durable construction that withstands regular handling. The matte side's additional coating enhances protection, making it suitable for high-traffic settings like offices, libraries, or public spaces.
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