StarTech.com PRIVACY-SCREEN-22MB Privacy Screen Filter for 22" 16: 10 Widescreen Monitor - Blue Light Reduction - Anti-Glare - Anti-Microbial
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PRIVACY-SCREEN-22MB privacy screen filter is engineered to secure visual data on 22" widescreen monitors with a 16:10 aspect ratio. This transparent plastic filter installs directly onto compatible LCD displays, offering a practical solution for open office environments, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and any workspace where screen privacy is essential.
Beyond privacy, the filter integrates blue light reduction technology to minimize eye strain during extended use, while its anti-glare properties maintain clear visibility under various lighting conditions. The anti-microbial surface resists bacterial growth, supporting hygiene in shared or high-touch environments. Designed for easy application and removal, it leaves no residue, ensuring a clean transition when repositioning or replacing monitors.
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 filter supports 22" LCD monitors with a 16:10 widescreen aspect ratio, matching the dimensions of many professional and business displays. The filter itself measures 11.7" in height, 18.7" in depth, and a slim 0.1" in width, adding minimal bulk while covering the entire viewable area.
Its reversible matte-to-glossy finish allows users to choose between reduced reflections or enhanced clarity based on ambient lighting. The filter is constructed from durable, scratch-resistant plastic that also repels fingerprints and dust, maintaining a clean appearance with minimal 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
The PRIVACY-SCREEN-22MB combines multiple protective features into a single, easy-to-install filter, addressing both security and user comfort in modern workspaces.
Visual Privacy
Limits screen visibility to a narrow viewing angle, preventing shoulder surfing and unauthorized viewing of sensitive information without compromising the user's direct line of sight.
- Narrow viewing angle
- Maintains user clarity
- Prevents visual theft
Eye Comfort & Hygiene
Integrates blue light reduction to decrease digital eye strain and includes an anti-microbial surface that inhibits the growth of bacteria and microbes.
- Reduces blue light exposure
- Anti-microbial protection
- Supports long-term use
Durable & Easy Maintenance
Built with scratch-resistant, fingerprint-resistant, and dust-resistant materials, ensuring longevity and easy cleaning with the included wiping cloth.
- Scratch resistant
- Easy to clean
- Residue-free removal
Deployment / Use Cases
This privacy screen filter is ideal for any environment where monitor screens display confidential or sensitive data. In corporate offices, it protects financial reports, client information, and proprietary data from casual observers. Healthcare settings benefit from the anti-microbial properties when used on monitors in patient rooms, nursing stations, or administrative areas.
Educational institutions can deploy these filters in computer labs or administrative offices to secure student records and exam materials. Financial institutions, including banks and trading floors, use them to safeguard transaction details and account information. The easy installation and removal make it suitable for hot-desking environments or temporary secure workstations.
Open Plan Offices
Protects sensitive data in cubicles or shared workspaces where screens are visible to passersby.
Healthcare & Clinical Settings
Combines privacy for patient data with anti-microbial surfaces to meet hygiene standards.
Physical Profile
The filter has a clear, transparent color and a slim profile of 0.1" in width, ensuring it fits snugly against the monitor without interfering with bezels or stands. Its dimensions of 11.7" height and 18.7" depth are precisely cut for 22" 16:10 widescreen displays. The lightweight design at 3.50 oz adds negligible weight to the monitor, preserving the original ergonomics and VESA mount compatibility.
- Width
- 0.1" (2.54 mm)
- Depth
- 18.7" (474.98 mm)
- Height
- 11.7" (297.18 mm)
- Weight
- 3.50 oz (99.22 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for installation and maintenance.
Highlights
- Fits 22" 16:10 widescreen LCD monitors precisely
- Provides visual privacy by limiting viewing angles
- Reduces blue light to minimize eye strain
- Includes anti-glare for clear visibility in bright light
- Features anti-microbial surface for hygiene
- Made from scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant plastic
- Easy to apply and remove without residue
- Reversible matte-to-glossy finish for flexibility
- Includes adhesive strips and slide mount tabs for secure installation
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PRIVACY-SCREEN-22MB |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 22" (558.80 mm) |
| Device Supported | Monitor |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| 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 | 11.7" (297.18 mm) |
| Width | 0.1" (2.54 mm) |
| Depth | 18.7" (474.98 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 and aspect ratio does this privacy screen filter support?
This filter is designed specifically for 22" widescreen monitors with a 16:10 aspect ratio. It matches the dimensions of many professional LCD displays, ensuring full coverage of the viewable area without overlapping the bezel.
How does the blue light reduction feature work?
The filter incorporates a coating that attenuates blue light wavelengths emitted by the monitor screen. This reduction helps decrease digital eye strain and potential sleep disruption during extended use, making it suitable for long work sessions.
Is the filter easy to install and remove?
Yes, the filter includes adhesive strips and slide mount tabs for secure, tool-free installation. It is designed for easy application and removal without leaving residue, allowing for repositioning or transfer between compatible monitors as needed.
What are the anti-microbial properties of this privacy screen?
The filter surface is treated to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microbes, supporting hygiene in shared or high-touch environments like healthcare facilities, offices, and educational institutions. This feature complements the privacy function with added cleanliness.
Can this filter be used with monitors that have anti-glare coatings already?
Yes, the filter's own anti-glare properties work independently of any existing monitor coatings. It further reduces reflections and glare from ambient lighting, enhancing visibility in brightly lit rooms without interfering with the monitor's native display quality.
What is included in the package for installation?
The package contains the privacy screen filter itself, a set of adhesive strips for direct mounting, a set of slide mount tabs for alternative attachment, a wiping cloth for cleaning, and a quick start guide. These components ensure a complete, straightforward setup without requiring additional tools.