3M PF195W1B Privacy Filter for 19.5in Monitor - 16: 10 - Black Matte LCD Screen Protector with Blue Light Reduction & Anti-Glare
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Product Features
Product Overview
The 3M PF195W1B privacy filter is a professional-grade screen protector designed for 19.5-inch widescreen LCD monitors with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This black matte filter delivers essential visual privacy by restricting side viewing angles to approximately 60 degrees, ensuring sensitive on-screen information remains confidential in open office environments, financial institutions, healthcare settings, and public-facing workstations.
Beyond privacy, the filter incorporates blue light reduction technology to help minimize eye strain during extended use, while its anti-glare matte finish combats reflections from overhead lighting or windows. The reversible matte-to-matte design offers a consistent non-reflective surface, and the durable construction withstands hundreds of cleanings, maintaining clarity and performance over time.
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
Engineered for precise compatibility, this privacy filter matches a 19.5-inch diagonal display measurement (495.30 mm) with a viewing area of 16.50" x 10.35" (419.10 mm x 262.89 mm). It supports landscape orientation and is specifically intended for LCD monitors, not touch-screen devices. The filter uses a black film classification to optimize privacy performance.
The attachment system includes both adhesive strips and a slide mount, providing flexible installation options that suit various monitor bezel designs. The filter is reversible, allowing either side to face outward without compromising functionality. Each unit undergoes 100% hand inspection for quality assurance, backed by a 1-year limited warranty and manufactured in the United States.
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 3M privacy filter combines multiple protective features into a single, durable solution that enhances both security and viewing comfort in professional environments.
Visual Privacy Control
Effectively blocks side views outside a 60-degree angle, creating a 'black out' privacy zone that prevents shoulder surfing and unauthorized screen viewing without compromising the primary user's clarity.
- Restricts viewing to approx. 60 degrees
- Maintains front-facing image quality
- Ideal for sensitive data display
Durability & Maintenance
Built to withstand frequent cleaning and daily office use, with scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant properties that preserve the filter's appearance and optical performance.
- Hundreds of cleanings
- Scratch and fingerprint resistant
- Easy to maintain
Viewing Comfort Features
Reduces blue light exposure to help minimize digital eye strain during long work sessions, while the matte finish cuts glare without distorting the monitor's natural color reproduction.
- Blue light reduction
- Anti-glare matte surface
- Color-accurate display
Deployment / Use Cases
The PF195W1B privacy filter is deployed wherever on-screen confidentiality and viewing comfort are priorities in monitor-intensive workspaces. Its precise 19.5-inch 16:10 compatibility makes it suitable for specific monitor models used across various industries.
In corporate offices, it protects financial data, strategic documents, and client information on desktops in open-plan layouts. Healthcare facilities use it to safeguard patient records at nursing stations and administrative desks. Government agencies and legal firms install these filters to secure sensitive communications and case files. Educational institutions apply them to monitors in administrative offices handling student records. The filter also serves retail and hospitality point-of-sale systems where transaction details must remain private.
Physical Profile
The filter presents a clean black matte finish that blends discreetly with most monitor bezels. Its dimensions of 16.5" width and 10.4" height correspond precisely to the 19.5-inch 16:10 display area, ensuring full coverage without obstructing the screen. The slim profile adds minimal bulk, and the reversible design provides identical appearance on either side. The matte surface resists fingerprints and dust accumulation, maintaining a professional look with minimal maintenance.
- Width
- 16.5" (419.10 mm)
- Height
- 10.4" (262.89 mm)
Highlights
- Blocks side views outside 60-degree angle for visual privacy
- Reduces blue light to help minimize eye strain
- Matte finish combats glare without color distortion
- Scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant
- Reversible matte-to-matte design
- Includes adhesive strip and slide mount attachment options
- Precisely fits 19.5-inch 16:10 LCD monitors
- 100% hand inspected for quality assurance
- 1-year limited warranty
- Manufactured in the United States
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 3M |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PF195W1B |
| Brand Name | 3M |
| Product Name | Privacy Filter for 19.5in Monitor, 16:10, PF195W1B |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 19.5" (495.30 mm) |
| Device Supported | Monitor |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Viewing Area Dimension | 16.50" (419.10 mm) x 10.35" (262.89 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 | 10.4" (262.89 mm) |
| Width | 16.5" (419.10 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ
What monitor size and aspect ratio does this privacy filter fit?
This 3M privacy filter is designed specifically for 19.5-inch diagonal LCD monitors with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The viewing area measures 16.50" wide by 10.35" high (419.10 mm x 262.89 mm), ensuring precise coverage for compatible widescreen displays. It supports landscape orientation and is not intended for touch-screen monitors or other display types.
How does the privacy feature work?
The filter uses micro-louver technology to restrict viewing angles to approximately 60 degrees from the front. When viewed from the sides outside this angle, the screen appears darkened or 'blacked out,' preventing shoulder surfing while maintaining clear visibility for the primary user directly in front. This creates a visual privacy zone without affecting image quality from the intended viewing position.
Does this filter reduce blue light and glare?
Yes, the filter incorporates blue light reduction technology to help decrease exposure to high-energy visible light that can contribute to digital eye strain during prolonged use. The matte finish provides anti-glare properties that diffuse reflections from ambient lighting, reducing glare without distorting the monitor's natural color reproduction or brightness levels.
How is the privacy filter attached to the monitor?
Two attachment methods are included: adhesive strips for a permanent, flush mounting and a slide mount for removable installation. The adhesive strips attach directly to the monitor bezel, while the slide mount typically clips onto the bezel edges. This flexibility accommodates different monitor designs and user preferences for temporary or permanent deployment.
Is the filter durable and easy to clean?
The filter features a durable construction that is scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant. It can withstand hundreds of cleanings with appropriate microfiber cloths and screen cleaning solutions. The reversible matte-to-matte design allows either side to face outward, and the surface resists smudges and marks from daily office use.
What warranty and quality assurance does 3M provide?
Each PF195W1B privacy filter undergoes 100% hand inspection for quality assurance before shipment. The product is backed by a 1-year limited warranty from 3M and is manufactured in the United States. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions.
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