StarTech.com PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M Monitor Privacy Screen Filter for 20" LCD Widescreen - Blue Light Reduction - Anti-Glare - Anti-Microbial
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M is a privacy screen filter designed for 20" LCD widescreen monitors. It combines visual privacy with eye comfort and durability, making it suitable for office, healthcare, and public-facing environments where screen confidentiality and user well-being are priorities.
This filter features a reversible matte-to-glossy finish, allowing users to choose between reduced glare and enhanced clarity. Its transparent design maintains display quality while restricting side-angle viewing, ensuring sensitive information remains private. The included adhesive strips and slide mount tabs offer flexible installation options without permanent residue.
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 20" LCD monitors with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, the PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M integrates multiple protective technologies. Blue light reduction helps minimize eye strain during extended use, while the anti-glare coating reduces reflections from ambient lighting. The anti-microbial surface inhibits bacterial growth, supporting hygiene in shared or high-touch settings.
Constructed from scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant plastic, this filter maintains clarity and ease of maintenance. Its slim profile, with dimensions of 9.8" height, 0.1" width, and 17.4" depth, ensures a low-profile fit that does not interfere with monitor bezels or stands. The reversible feature allows switching between matte and glossy finishes to match lighting conditions or user 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.
Key Product Advantages
The PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M delivers a balanced combination of privacy, comfort, and durability. Its easy-to-apply, removable, and residue-free design allows for hassle-free installation and repositioning, making it adaptable to changing workspace needs. The included wiping cloth simplifies cleaning, ensuring long-term performance without damaging the filter or monitor.
Privacy and Security
Limits side-angle visibility to protect sensitive on-screen data from visual theft, ideal for financial, legal, or confidential work environments.
- Restricts viewing angles
- Maintains front-facing clarity
- Supports data confidentiality
Eye Comfort and Health
Reduces blue light exposure and glare to alleviate eye strain, while the anti-microbial coating promotes a cleaner surface for shared workspaces.
- Blue light reduction
- Anti-glare coating
- Anti-microbial protection
Deployment / Use Cases
This privacy screen filter is versatile for environments requiring visual discretion and user comfort. In educational institutions, it protects student data on shared computers while reducing eye strain during long study sessions. For retail or hospitality point-of-sale systems, it secures transaction details from customer view without compromising operator visibility.
The TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated procurement, while the two-year limited warranty provides reliability assurance. Its lightweight and compact design facilitates deployment across multiple monitors without adding significant bulk or weight.
Office and Corporate Settings
Deploy on monitors in open-plan offices, reception areas, or meeting rooms to safeguard proprietary information and reduce distractions from screen glare.
Healthcare and Public Terminals
Use on medical displays or public kiosks where hygiene and privacy are critical, leveraging the anti-microbial coating and side-angle privacy features.
Physical Profile
The PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M features a clear, transparent color family with a plastic construction that balances durability and light transmission. Its slim 0.1" width ensures minimal added thickness, preserving the monitor's sleek appearance. The scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant surfaces maintain optical clarity over time, with easy cleaning via the included cloth. The filter's dimensions are optimized for 20" widescreen monitors, providing full coverage without obstructing bezels or controls.
- Width
- 0.1" (2.54 mm)
- Depth
- 17.4" (441.96 mm)
- Height
- 9.8" (248.92 mm)
- Weight
- 3.50 oz (99.22 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for installation and maintenance:
Highlights
- Designed for 20" LCD widescreen monitors with 16:9 aspect ratio
- Blue light reduction technology minimizes eye strain during extended use
- Anti-glare coating reduces reflections for improved visibility in bright environments
- Anti-microbial surface inhibits bacterial growth for hygienic use
- Reversible matte-to-glossy finish offers flexibility for different lighting conditions
- Scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant plastic construction
- Easy-to-apply, removable, and residue-free installation options
- Includes adhesive strips, slide mount tabs, wiping cloth, and quick start guide
- TAA compliant for government and regulated procurement
- Backed by a two-year limited warranty for reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 20" (508 mm) |
| Device Supported | Monitor |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes |
| Anti-microbial | Yes |
| Features | Easy Clean,Easy to Apply,Easy to Remove,Privacy,Removable,Residue-free,Reversible Matte-to-Glossy |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Clear |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Material | Plastic |
| Durability | Scratch Resistant,Fingerprint Resistant,Dust Resistant |
| Height | 9.8" (248.92 mm) |
| Width | 0.1" (2.54 mm) |
| Depth | 17.4" (441.96 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3.50 oz (99.22 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Privacy Screen Filter Set of Adhesive Strips Set of Slide Mount Tabs Wiping Cloth Quick Start Guide |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What monitor size is the PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M compatible with?
The PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M is designed specifically for 20" LCD monitors. It supports widescreen displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio, ensuring full coverage and proper fit without gaps or overhang. The dimensions are optimized to match standard 20" monitor bezels, providing effective privacy across the entire screen area.
How does the blue light reduction feature work?
This privacy screen filter incorporates a coating that attenuates high-energy blue light wavelengths emitted by the monitor. By filtering a portion of this light, it helps reduce eye strain and fatigue during prolonged computer use, such as in office or gaming sessions, without significantly altering color accuracy for front-facing viewers.
Is the filter easy to install and remove?
Yes, the PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M includes both adhesive strips and slide mount tabs for flexible installation. The adhesive strips allow for secure attachment without permanent residue, while the slide mount tabs enable tool-free mounting and removal. This design supports easy repositioning or transfer between monitors as needed.
What are the anti-microbial and durability features?
The filter features an anti-microbial coating that inhibits the growth of bacteria on its surface, making it suitable for shared or high-touch environments like healthcare or public kiosks. It is also constructed from scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant plastic, ensuring long-term clarity and ease of maintenance with the included wiping cloth.
Can I switch between matte and glossy finishes?
Yes, the PRIVACY-SCREEN-20M has a reversible design that offers both matte and glossy finishes. The matte side reduces glare and reflections for use in brightly lit areas, while the glossy side enhances color vibrancy and clarity in controlled lighting. This flexibility allows users to adapt the filter to different workspace conditions.
What is included in the package?
The package contains a privacy screen filter, a set of adhesive strips for secure attachment, a set of slide mount tabs for alternative mounting, a wiping cloth for cleaning, and a quick start guide. These components provide everything needed for installation, maintenance, and optimal use of the filter on compatible 20" monitors.
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